Imaging Anatomy (10014.3)

This unit introduces normal adult and paediatric anatomy as visualised in medical images. It covers the surface and gross anatomical relationships of the major skeletal and soft tissue structures of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and limbs. The normal imaging appearance of the structures, and their relationships, as demonstrated in the para-coronal, para-sagittal and transverse planes on planar radiographic, CT, MRI images and co-registered physiological image of SPECT and PET.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply an understanding of normal adult and paediatric anatomy in planar radiography, CT and MRI images;
2. Apply anatomical surface landmarks in relation to the anatomical relationships of each region;
3. Recognise and synthesise the normal medical imaging appearances of the skeletal, visceral and vascular components of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs; and
4. Recognise the variations of anatomy between adult and paediatric structures.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries

Prerequisites

9848 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science AND 9808 Regional Anatomy and Physiology AND 6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.