Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT152AA   19936-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT152AA 19936-20032 LEC
LAB 		1 Credit(s)
0.50 Credit(s) 		1 Period(s)
1.50 Period(s)
Radiographic Positioning IIIAA
Positioning of the spine. Emphasis on radiation protection, film evaluation and modifications. Prerequisites: MRT142 or MRT142AA and MRT142AB.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT152AA   19936-20032 Radiographic Positioning IIIAA
1. Use proper positioning terminology. (I)
2. Describe the anatomy of the lumbar-sacral, thoracic, and cervical spine. (II)
3. Identify 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)
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MRT152AA   19936-20032 Radiographic Positioning IIIAA
    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
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