Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT259   19942-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT259 19942-20032 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Sectional Anatomy in Radiography
Sectional anatomy including the abdomen, pelvis, chest, neck, and head of the human body. Reading of computerized tomography and magnetic resonance images. Function and physiology of body systems in relation to medical imaging. Prerequisites: BIO160, (or currently enrolled in or graduated from a medical imaging program), or equivalent, or permission of department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT259   19942-20032 Sectional Anatomy in Radiography
1. Describe the anatomical and physiological features of the abdomen. (I)
2. Identify sectional images of the abdomen. (I)
3. Describe the anatomical and physiological features of the male and female pelvis. (II)
4. Identify sectional images of the male and female pelvis. (II)
5. Describe the anatomical and physiological features of the chest. (III)
6. Identify sectional images of the chest. (III)
7. Describe the anatomical and physiological features of the neck. (IV)
8. Identify sectional images of the neck. (IV)
9. Describe the anatomical and physiological features of the brain and spinal cord. (V)
10. Identify sectional images of the brain and spinal cord. (V)
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MRT259   19942-20032 Sectional Anatomy in Radiography
    I. Abdominal anatomy/physiology and sectional images
        A. Stomach
        B. Small bowel
        C. Large bowel
        D. Liver and gallbladder
        E. Spleen
        F. Kidneys
        G. Adrenal glands
        H. Pancreas
        I. Major arteries and veins
        J. Major muscles and ligaments
      II. Pelvic anatomy/physiology and sectional images
          A. Common structures
            1. Bony pelvis
            2. Bladder
            3. Major muscles and ligaments
            4. Major arteries and veins
          B. Female pelvis
            1. Uterus
            2. Ovaries
            3. Major ligaments
            4. Pouch of douglas
            5. Cervix
            6. Vagina
          C. Male pelvis
            1. Testes
            2. Penis
            3. Vas deferens
            4. Spermatic cord
            5. Prostate gland
        III. Anatomy/physiology and sectional images of the chest
            A. Lungs
            B. Heart
            C. Mediastinal structures
            D. Bony thorax
            E. Aorta
            F. Vena cava
            G. Major arteries and veins
            H. Bronchi
            I. Major muscles
            J. Diaphragm
          IV. Anatomy/physiology and sectional images of the neck
              A. Cervical spine
              B. Thyroid gland
            V. Anatomy/physiology and sectional images of the brain and spinal cord
                A. Cerebrum
                B. Cerebellum
                C. Midbrain
                D. Medulla oblongata
                E. Meninges
                F. Ventricular system
                G. Circle of Willis
                H. Major arteries and veins
                I. Venous sinuses
                J. Tentorium
                K. Falx cerebri
                L. Pituitary and pineal glands
                M. Bony structures
                N. Spinal cord
                O. Spinal nerves
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