RATEC 127 - Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

2 CR

Expands knowledge of anatomy through the introduction of transverse and sagittal orientations. Students review normal anatomy of the brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and neck and spine.

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

Course Outcomes

Describe the body organization and identify the anatomical planes.
Identify normal anatomical structures in axial, sagittal and coronal anatomical planes.
Differentiate between CT and MRI images and explain the major differences between these modalities.
Locate and describe normal anatomy on CT and MRI images.
Describe the normal anatomy near a given tumor location.
Evaluate a CT or MR image for normal anatomy vs. pathology.
Describe anatomic structures in three dimensions.

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