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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

RADT 250 - Introduction to Cross Sectional Anatomy


PREREQUISITES: Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Medical Imaging
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

Introduces the student to cross sectional anatomy. Covers the terminology related to sectional anatomy. Discusses different planes of the body and associates them with quality of images that will be encountered in clinical practice. Discusses common pathologies related to the anatomy presented. Covers anatomy in cross sectional plane and all structures and functions pertaining to the related anatomy.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Learn planes of the body and how they pertain to cross sectional anatomy.
  2. Learn terminology related to cross sectional anatomy.
  3. Cover cross sectional anatomy of the following systems: head, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
  4. Discuss types of common pathologies associated with related anatomy.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Introduction to cross sectional anatomy planes and terminology.
  • Head anatomy and structures.
  • Chest anatomy, structures and functions.
  • Abdomen anatomy and structures.
  • Pelvis anatomy and structures.

 
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