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12866 (v.3) Medical Imaging Science 102


 

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Imaging Anatomy - Radiographic, surface and applied anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles and the vertebral column. Application of geometric principles and axial relationships to the interpretation of radiographic anatomy.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to identify, outline and describe the anatomy demonstrated on radiographs the upper extremity and shoulder girdle, the lower extremity and pelvic girdle and the vertebral column. They will have gained sufficient knowledge to define and state examples of anatomical and positioning terminology, describe selected abnormalities and fractures which may alter the appearances of the radiographic anatomy of the extremities, girdles and vertebral column, locate and describe the landmarks, lines and planes which are used to assist in the positioning of the extremities, girdles and vertebral column for radiographic examinations, and apply geometric principles and axial relationships to the interpretation of radiographic anatomy and the extremities, girdles and vertebral column. They will be able to describe the anatomical regions and spaces associated with the extremities and girdles, relate blood vessels to the extremities, girdles and vertebral column and identify them on contrast radiographs of the extremities and relate the nervous and lymphatic systems to the extremities, girdles and vertebral column.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Backhouse, K.L. Hutchings, R.T., 1986, 'A Colour Atlas of Surface Anatomy. Clinical and Applied', Wolfe Medical, London. Bontrager, K.L., 1993, 'Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 3rd ed. Mosby, St Louis. Field, D., 1994, 'Anatomy,Palpation and Surface Markings', Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford. Fleckenstein, P. and Tranum-Jensen, J., 1993, 'Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging', Munksgaard, Copenhagen. Greenspan, A., 1992, 'Orthopaedic Radiology', 2nd ed., Gower Medical, New York. Keogh. B.E. and Ebbs, S.R., 1984, 'Normal Surface Anatomy', Heineman, London. Lusted, L.B. and Keats, T.E., 1978, 'Atlas of Roentgenographic Measurement', 4th ed. Year Book Medical, Chicago. O'Rahilly, R., 1986, 'Gardner Gray O'Rahilly Anatomy'. 5th ed., Saunders, Philadelphia. McKears D. and Owen, R., 1979, 'Surface Anatomy for Radiographers', Wright, Bristol. Palastanga, N., Field, D and Soames, R., 1989, 'Anatomy and Human Movement', Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford. Wicke, L., 1987, 'Atlas of Radiologic Anatomy', 4th ed., Urban/Schwarzenberg, Baltimore. Van der Graaff, K.M. and Fox S.I., 1995, 'Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology', 4th ed., WCB, Dubuque.

Unit Texts:

Ballinger, P.W., 1999, 'Merrills Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiological Procedures', 9th ed., Vol. 1, 2 and 3, Mosby, St. Louis. Weir, J. and Abrahams, P H. , 1997, 'Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy', 2nd ed., Mosby, London. Tortora G.J and Grabowski S.R, 2000, 'Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology', 9th ed., Wiley, New York. Clemente, C.D., 1997, 'A Regional Atlas of the Human Body', 4th ed., Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Knights, A.M., 'Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1. Radiography-Pre-clinical Experience in Radiography'. Manual. Curtin Publication. Dirckx, J.H. Ed., 1997, 'Stedman's Concise Medical and Allied Health Dictionary', 3rd ed., Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Test 1 14%. Test 3 18%. Test 4 18%. Imaging Anatomy Final Examination 50%.

Field of Education:

 19999 Natural and Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY 

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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