Course Overview
Designed for all imaging technologists requiring knowledge of sectional anatomy. Covers major anatomic features of the neck, cervical spine and thorax emphasizing sectional appearance in all three fundamental body planes. Also deals with anatomic, functional and pathological relationships among organs of the chest. Challenge course available.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Identify the major structures of the thorax in all three fundamental body planes.
- Describe the position, orientation and anatomic relationships amongst the organs within the thoracic cavity.
- Explain some of the functional, diagnostic and pathological significance of these relationships.
- Apply that knowledge in generating and interpreting sectional images in the clinical setting.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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