Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT142AA 19936-20032	LEC LAB	1 Credit(s) 1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s) 3 Period(s)
Radiographic Positioning IIAA
Positioning of the upper and lower extremity, pelvis, hip, and bones of the thorax. Emphasis in terminology, gross and radiographic anatomy, procedures, film evaluation, and modifications for improvement. Prerequisites: MRT132.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MRT142AA   19936-20032	Radiographic Positioning IIAA

1.	Use proper positioning terminology. (I)
2.	Describe the anatomy of the upper and lower extremities. (II)
3.	Identify and use radiographic anatomy and landmarks of the upper and lower extremities. (III)
4.	Describe the anatomy of the pelvis, hip, and bones of the thorax. (IV)
5.	Identify radiographic anatomy and landmarks of the pelvis, hip, and bones of the thorax. (IV)
6.	Demonstrate proper radiographic positioning of the upper and lower extremities. (VI)
7.	Demonstrate proper radiographic positioning of the pelvis, hip, and bones of the thorax. (VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MRT142AA   19936-20032	Radiographic Positioning IIAA

I. Terminology A. Body planes B. Reference points C. Palpation points D. Medical terminology E. Equipment terminology II. Upper and Lower Extremity Anatomy A. Forearm B. Elbow C. Humerus D. Shoulder girdle E. Foot F. Ankle G. Tibia and fibula H. Knee I. Femur J. Patella K. Joint classification III. Radiographic Anatomy of Upper and Lower Extremity A. Forearm B. Elbow C. Humerus D. Shoulder girdle E. Foot F. Ankle G. Tibia and fibula H. Knee I. Femur J. Patella K. Landmarks 1. Styloid process 2. Humerla epicondyles 3. Coracoid process 4. Malleolar processes 5. Apex of patella 6. Trochanters IV. Anatomy of the Pelvis, Hip, and Bones of the Thorax A. Ilium B. Ischium C. Pubis D. Acetabulum E. Sacroiliac joints F. Symphysis pubis G. True and false pelvis H. Birth canal I. Sternum J. Ribs V. Radiographic Anatomy of the Pelvis, Hip, and Bones of the Thorax A. Pelvis 1. Ilium 2. Ischium 3. Pubis B. Pelvis classification C. Pelvic landmarks 1. Iliac crest 2. Anterior superior iliac spine 3. Symphysis pubis 4. Ischial tuberosities D. Hip 1. Acetabulum 2. Fovea capitus 3. Femoral head 4. Anatomical neck 5. Great trochanter 6. Lesser trochanter 7. Surgical neck E. Ribs 1. Anterior ribs 2. Posterior ribs 3. True vs. false ribs 4. Costacartiliage 5. Costal angle 6. Costal groove 7. Costotransverse joints F. Sternum 1. Manubrium 2. Body 3. Xiphoid process VI. Positioning of Upper and Lower Extremity 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 VII. Positioning of the Pelvis, Hips, 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

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