Sectional Anatomy

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Abstract

Students build on foundation knowledge and understanding of anatomy to explore structures and tissues in cross section. The subject considers the normal cross-sectional anatomy of the major skeletal and soft tissue structures of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and limbs enabling consideration of imaging pathology. The normal image appearance of the structures and their relationships, as demonstrated in multiple sectional planes on plain and contrast x-rays, CT, MRI and, where appropriate, co-registration with physiological imaging (SPECT and PET), will be considered in detail.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics: Sectional anatomy (CT, MRI, SPECT and PET image driven);Head and neck;Chest and heart;Abdomen and pelvis; andExtremities.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

describe and apply understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology using cross sectional imaging in CT, MRI, SPECT and PET (MRPBA Domain 1.1);

demonstrate critical thinking, analytical appraisal and reflective skills related to clinical imaging, problem solving and decision making (MRPBA Domain 4.1a-c); and

describe and explain the principles of patient information management systems and 3D datasets for diagnostic image production (MRPBA Domain 1.2).

Assumed knowledge

BMS191 Human Bioscience 1BMS192 Human Bioscience 2 MRS121 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)