Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT152   19936-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT152 19936-20032 LEC
LAB 		2 Credit(s)
1 Credit(s) 		2 Period(s)
3 Period(s)
Radiographic Positioning III
Positioning of the spine, cranium, facial bones, and advanced skull regions. Emphasis on radiation protection, film evaluation and modifications. Topics in pediatric radiography. Prerequisites: MRT142 or MRT142AA and MRT142AB.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT152   19936-20032 Radiographic Positioning III
1. Use proper positioning terminology. (I)
2. Describe the anatomy of the lumbar-sacral, thoracic, and cervical spine. (II)
3. Identify and use radiographic anatomy and landmarks of the lumbar-sacral, thoracic, and cervical spine. (III)
4. Demonstrate proper radiographic positioning of the lumbar-sacral, thoracic, and cervical spine. (IV)
5. Describe the anatomy of the cranium, facial bones, sinuses, and temporal bone structures. (V)
6. Identify and use radiographic anatomy and landmarks of the cranium, facial bones, sinuses, and temporal bone structures. (VI)
7. Demonstrate proper radiographic positioning of the skull, facial bones, sinuses, and temporal bone structures. (VII)
8. Discuss issues involving pediatric radiography. (VIII)
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MRT152   19936-20032 Radiographic Positioning III
    I. Terminology
        A. Body planes
        B. Reference points
        C. Palpation points
        D. Medical terminology
        E. Equipment terminology
      II. Anatomy of the Lumbar-Sacral, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine
          A. Lumbar-sacral spine
            1. Sacrum
            2. Coccyx
            3. Vertebral body
            4. Vertebral arch
            5. Joints
            6. Common anomalies
            7. Pathology
          B. Thoracic spine
            1. Vertebral body
            2. Vertebral arch
            3. Joints
            4. Rib attachments
            5. Common anomalies
            6. Pathology
          C. Cervical spine
            1. Typical vertebrae
            2. Atlas
            3. Axis
            4. Vertebrae prominens
            5. Common anomalies
            6. Pathology
        III. Radiographic Anatomy and Landmarks of the Spine
            A. Lumbar-sacral 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. Apophyseal joints
              4. C-7
              5. Articular pillars
              6. Topographical references
          IV. 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
            V. Anatomy of the Cranium, Facial Bones, Sinuses, and Temporal Bone
                A. Cranium
                  1. Components
                  2. Sutures
                  3. Tables
                  4. Fontanelles
                B. Skull classification
                C. Facial bones
                  1. Maxilla
                  2. Mandible
                  3. Orbits
                  4. Zygomatic arches
                  5. Optic foramen
                  6. Bony nasal septum
                  7. Components
                D. Sinuses
                  1. Stages of development
                  2. Maxillary
                  3. Frontal
                  4. Ethmoid
                  5. Sphenoid
                E. Temporal Bone
                  1. Squamous portion
                  2. Petrous portion
                  3. Mastoid portion
                  4. Organs of hearing
                  5. Organs of balance
              VI. Radiographic Anatomy and Landmarks of the Cranium, Facial Bones, Sinuses and Temporal Bone
                  A. Cranial radiographic anatomy
                    1. Frontal bone
                    2. Parietal bone
                    3. Occipital bone
                    4. Squamous temporal
                    5. Ethmoid
                    6. Sphenoid
                  B. Landmarks of the cranium
                    1. Supraorbital margins
                    2. External orbital meatus
                    3. Vertex
                    4. Mastoid processes
                    5. Opisthocranion
                    6. Stephanions
                    7. Tables
                    8. Sella turcica
                    9. Glabella
                    10. Petrous ridges
                    11. Temporal fossa
                  C. Facial bone radiographic anatomy
                    1. Maxilla
                    2. Vomer
                    3. Orbits
                    4. Zygomatic arches
                    5. Nasal bones
                  D. Landmarks of the facila bones
                    1. Anterior nasal spine
                    2. Infraorbital margin
                    3. Nasion
                    4. Alveolar process
                  E. Sinus radiographic anatomy
                    1. Frontal sinus
                    2. Maxillary sinus
                    3. Ethmoid sinuses
                    4. Sphenoid sinus
                  F. Temporal bone radiographic anatomy
                    1. Styloid process
                    2. Mastoid air cells
                    3. Semicircular canals
                    4. Internal auditory canals
                VII. Positioning of Cranium, Facial Bones, Sinuses, and Temporal Bone Structures
                    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
                  VIII. Pediatric Radiography
                      A. Communications
                      B. Immobilization
                      C. Procedures
                      D. Radiation protection
                      E. Child abuse
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