RAD1082

Radiologic biology 2

Objectives On completion of this subject students should have a sound understanding of the respiratory system, have a thorough understanding of the structure and functional relationships of the tissues of the vertebral column, shoulder girdle and thorax; have a detailed knowledge of the associated topographic, surface and radiographic anatomy as well as a basic understanding of the common muscular and skeletal disorders affecting the vertebral column, thorax, and shoulder girdle and their radiographic appearances; have a detailed knowledge of the radiographic appearances of the skeletal and soft tissues elements of the respiratory organs, vertebral column, thorax, and shoulder girdle.

Synopsis Developmental anatomy of the respiratory system. Organs of the respiratory system. Pulmonary ventilation, modified respiratory movements, pulmonary air volumes and capacities, exchange of respiratory gases, physiology of external and internal respiration, transportation of respiratory gases, control and regulation of respiration. Bronchial carcinoma, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, tuberculosis, respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary oedema and smoke inhalation injury. Surface anatomy. Skeletal and soft tissue anatomy of the vertebral column, thorax and shoulder girdle.

Assessment Written examination (3 hours): 50% · Essay: 20% · Image recognition examination (1 hour): 30%

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