MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DMI112AA  2000 Spring – 2009 Fall

Skeletal Procedures I

1.

Use proper positioning terminology. (I)

2.

Identify and use radiographic anatomy and landmarks of the humerus, shoulder, pelvis, hip, and bones of the thorax. (II)

3.

Demonstrate proper radiographic positioning of the humerus, shoulder, pelvis, hip, and bones of the thorax. (III)

4.

Identify and use radiographic anatomy and landmarks of the lumbar-sacral, thoracic, and cervical spine. (IV)

5.

Demonstrate proper radiographic positioning of the lumbar- sacral, thoracic, and cervical spine. (V)

6.

Describe the values, beliefs, and attitudes of the culturally diverse patient population. (VI)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DMI112AA  2000 Spring – 2009 Fall

Skeletal Procedures I

I. Terminology

A. Body planes

B. Reference points

C. Palpation points

D. Medical terminology

E. Equipment terminology

II. Radiographic Anatomy and Landmarks

A. Humerus

1. epicondyles

2. greater tubercle

3. lesser tubercle

B. Shoulder girdle

1. scapula spine

2. coracoid process

3. sternoclavicular joint

4. acromion

C. Pelvis

1. ilium

2. ischium

3. symphysis pubis

D. Pelvis classification

E. Pelvic landmarks

1. iliac crest

2. anterior superior iliac spine

3. symphysis pubis

4. ischial tuberosities

F. Hip

1. acetabulum

2. fovea capitis

3. femoral head

4. anatomical neck

5. greater trochanter

6. lesser trochanter

7. surgical neck

G. Ribs

1. anterior ribs

2. posterior ribs

3. true vs. false ribs

4. costocartiliage

5. costal angle

6. costal groove

7. costotransverse joints

8. costovertebral joints

H. Sternum

1. manubrium

2. body

3. xiphoid process

III. Positioning of the Shoulder Girdle, Pelvis, and Bones of the Thorax

A. Film size and placement

B. Tube alignment and centering

C. Part positioning

D. Total and verbal positioning

E. Patient communication

F. Radiation protection

G. Film evaluation

H. Special situations

IV. Radiographic Anatomy and Landmarks of the Spine

A. Lumbar spine radiographic anatomy

1. body

2. transverse processes

3. zygoapophyseal joints

4. intervertebral joints

5. lamina

6. articular processes

B. Landmarks of the lumbar-sacral spine

1. iliac crest

2. anterior superior iliac spine

3. symphysis pubis

4. greater trochanter

5. apex of coccyx

6. topographical references

C. Thoracic spine radiographic anatomy

1. body

2. transverse processes

3. zygoapophyseal joints

4. intervertebral joints

5. lamina

6. articular processes

D. Landmarks of the thoracic spine

1. spinous processes

2. suprasternal notch

3. sternal angle

4. xiphoid process

5. topographical landmarks

E. Cervical spine radiographic anatomy

1. body

2. transverse processes

3. zygoapophyseal joints

4. intervertebral joints

5. lamina

6. articular processes

7. articular pillars

F. Landmarks of the cervical spine

1. c-1

2. c-2

3. zygoapophseal joints

4. c-7

5. articular pillars

6. topographical references

V. Positioning of the Spine

A. Film size and placement

B. Tube alignment and centering

C. Part positioning

D. Total and verbal positioning

E. Patient communication

F. Radiation protection

G. Film evaluation

H. Special situations

VI. Cultural Diversity

A. Values and beliefs

B. Attitudes toward health care

C. Communication issues

D. Differences and similarities