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307711 (v.1) Imaging Anatomy 632


 

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

307710 (v.1) Imaging Anatomy 631 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Radiographic, surface and applied anatomy of the chest, abdomen, head and neck. Application of geometric principles and axial relationships to the interpretation of radiographic anatomy and their implications to radiographic procedures. Transverse, longitudinal and coronal sections of the head, neck, vertebral column, chest, abdomen, pelvis and the extremities, using computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) and ultrasound images.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to identify anatomic structure and its axial relationships on radiographs and sectional imaging modalities.

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:

Fleckenstein, P. and Traunum-Jensen, (1993) Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging. Copenhagen, Munksgaard. Kelley, L.L. and Petersen, C.M, (1993). Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, St Louis, Mosby. Madden, M.E. (1999). Introduction to Sectional Anatomy. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Novelline, R.N. and Squire, C.F. (1987) Living Anatomy. St. Louis, Mosby.

Unit Texts:

Fisher, D.L. Learning Images. Workbook. Curtin Publication. Weir, J. and Abrahams, P.H. (1997) Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy. 2nd ed. London, Mosby.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 50%, Portfolio 20%, Tests (2) 20%, Workbook 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60115 Radiology

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

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

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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