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MRS544 Clinical Sectional Anatomy (8)

Abstract

This subject is divided into two major strands, separated primarily on the basis of the anatomical structures best demonstrated by the modalities and the differences in imaging technique, image representation and the imaging planes used. 1. CT/MR Imaging; undertaken by students enrolled in the postgraduate Medical Radiation Science courses, and includes:
- the normal gross anatomical relationships and organisation, including normal variants, of major skeletal and soft tissue structures of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs.
- the normal medical imaging appearances of these structures and their relationships, as demonstrated in coronal, sagittal and transverse planes on computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are considered in detail. Overlay of nuclear medicine data to CT and MRI data is also considered. 2. Medical Ultrasound; undertaken by students enrolled in the Medical Ultrasound courses, and includes:
- the normal gross anatomical relationships and organisation, including normal variants, of major soft tissue structures of the neck, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs.
- the normal appearances of these structures and their relationships, as demonstrated by sonographic imaging are considered in detail.
-the development of the embryo and fetus through to birth, including the developmental anatomy of the major organ systems and the embryological basis of congenital anomalies and common pathological conditions.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS544
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

Basic understanding and knowledge of gross, surface and imaging anatomy

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students enrolling in the Grad Dip/ MMedRadSc courses, GradDip/ MMedUltrasound, or at the discretion of the Courses Committee School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • CT/MRI Strand: be able to describe and explain, using appropriate terminology and diagrams, the normal detailed structure of the: skeletal, visceral and vascular components of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs.
  • CT/MRI Stand: be able to describe, using appropriate terminology and diagrams, the normal gross anatomical relationships of the: skeletal, visceral and vascular components of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs.
  • Medical Ultrasound Strand be able to describe and explain, using appropriate terminology and diagrams, the normal detailed structure of the: visceral and vascular components of the neck, heart and great vessels, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs.
  • Medical Ultrasound Strand: be able to describe, using appropriate terminology and diagrams, the normal gross anatomical relationships of the: visceral and vascular components of the neck, heart and great vessels, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs.
  • Medical Ultrasound Strand: demonstrate an understanding of early embryonic and fetal development through to birth, including the developmental anatomy of the major organ systems and the embryological basis of congenital anomalies and common pathological conditions.
  • All Strands: be able to recognise and synthesise the normal medical imaging appearances, as appropriate to the student's strand, of the skeletal, visceral and vascular components of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and the upper and lower limbs as may be demonstrated by: CT Imaging; MR Imaging; Medical Ultrasound Imaging; PET and SPECT Imaging.
  • All Strands: be able to accurately summarise and communicate relevant anatomical relationships using a 3-D construct throughout an image portfolio

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1: Gross Anatomy (As listed for each strand)
  • CT/MRI Strand: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the head structures including: skeletal structures of the face and cranium; cerebral and cerebellar structures, mid-brain, pons, medulla oblongata; intracranial CSF ventricles and cisterns; meninges; intracranial arteries (major branches) and venous drainage; pineal and pituitary glands; optic nerves and chiasma.
  • CT/MRI Strand: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the neck structures including: skeletal and large muscle structures; upper respiratory tract and oesophagus; neck arteries and veins; thyroid.
  • CT/MRI Strand: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the thorax structures including: skeletal structures; pleural cavity: lungs, pleura, diaphragm; mediastinum: heart and great vessels, coronary vasculature, azygos venous pathway, trachea, oesophagus, thymus gland, lymphatics.
  • Medical Ultrasound Strand: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the neck structures including: muscle structures; neck arteries and veins; thyroid and parathyroid glands.
  • Medical Ultrasound Strand: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the thorax structures including: mediastinum: heart and great vessels, thymus gland, lymphatics; breast.
  • All Strands: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the abdomen and pelvis structures including: skeletal and large muscle structures; gastro-intestinal tract; liver, spleen, pancreas; urinary tract; biliary tract; male and female reproductive tract; major branches of the arterial and venous systems; spleno-portal system; lymphatic system
  • CT/MRI Strand: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the upper and lower limb structures including: major branches of the arterial and venous systems.
  • Medical Ultrasound Strand: Detailed consideration of the structure and three dimensional, anatomical relationships of the upper and lower limb structures including: major branches of the arterial and venous systems; joints, ligaments and tendons.
  • Module 2: Embryology (Medical Ultrasound Strand only) including: gametogenesis and female reproductive cycles; 1st to 3rd weeks of development; 4th to 8th weeks of development; placenta and fetal membranes; embryonic folding (cavities, mesenteries, lungs); pharyngeal apparatus; cardiovascular system; gastrointestinal tract; urogenital tract; limbs; head, neck, eyes and ears; brain and cranial nerves; integumentary system.
  • Module 3: Medical imaging appearances (As applicable to the student's strand)
  • Consideration of the appearances and relationships of the above listed structures as may be imaged on the following diagnostic imaging modalities including: computer tomographic imaging; magnetic resonance imaging; medical ultrasound imaging; nuclear medicine imaging.

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.