Imaging Anatomy (10014.3)

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Imaging Anatomy
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Medical Radiation Science Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
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


Skills development

Students are required to have a thorough understanding of equivalent units Introduction for Regional Anatomy and Physiology & Systemic Anatomy and Physiology. The knowledge of the correct terminology in diagnostic medical imaging, basic knowledge of the various imaging modalities and their application to different patient presentations, is an advantage.

This unit contributes toward the following Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and National Board approved medical radiation practice accreditation standards

Domain 1 Medical radiation practitioner

Domain 1A Diagnostic Radiographer

Domain 4 Evidence based practitioner

 

 



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.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Mrs Sally Bellchambers
Not available

Required texts

Kelley, L. L., & Petersen, S.  (2018). Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals (4th  ed). USA: Elsevier

Herring, W. (2016). Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics (3rd ed). Philadelphia: Elsevier

Spratt, J.D., Salkowski, L.R., Loukas, M., Turmezei, T., Weir, J., Abrahams, P. H. (2021). Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy (6th ed). Scotland :Elsevier

Moore, K. L. (2013). Clinically Oriented Anatomy (7th ed). North America : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

GenAI may be used for this assessment task. This includes planning, formatting and design, brainstorming ideas, editing work for grammatical and spelling errors.

Anything generated by AI must be modified and the final submission must be your own work.

NO patient images or information may be entered into AI, even if deidentified.

If GenAI is used, you must acknowledge its use in your reference list as per UC's position on GenAI.

NO patient images or information may be entered into AI, even if deidentified.

Anything generated by AI must be modified and the final submission must be your own work.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

The students will participate in various learning activities such as lectures, tutorials and self-directed learning.  The teaching schedule is available on Canvas site and allocated teaching rooms available via UC timetable/Allocate+.  As well as the lectures and tutorials, students are encouraged to engage in at least 2 hours of independent, self-directed learning per week.

 

Participation requirements

It is recommended students attend lectures and tutorials. All material given in lectures and tutorials is examinable.

Required IT skills

Basic IT skills will be helpful

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.