RATEC 108 - Positioning & Related Anatomy II

3 CR

Provides demonstration and film evaluation experience in positioning and related anatomy of the spine, pelvis, and lower extremities. Format includes one hour lecture and two hours lab each week.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Identify and describe the bones of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic girdle.
Locate and name surface markings found on the radius, ulna, humerus, scapula, clavicle, phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals, tibia, fibula, patella, femur, and pelvis.
Classify the articulations of the radius, ulna, humerus, scapula, clavicle, phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals, tibia, fibula, patella, femur, and pelvis; and identify their type of movement.
List and describe the basic and supplemental positions/projections of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic girdle to include preferred type and size of image receptor, central ray location, and structures best visualized.
Describe equipment considerations and exposure factors relative to radiography of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic girdle.
Demonstrate the basic positions/projections of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic girdle.
State the criteria used to determine positioning accuracy on radiographs of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic girdle.
Evaluate radiographs of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic girdle in terms of positioning, centering, image quality, radiographic anatomy, and simple pathology.

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