RAD2021

Radiologic biology 3

(MED)

Synopsis: The abdominal wall, the peritoneal membranes and development of the gut. Surface anatomy of the abdomen, posterior wall and diaphragm. The mouth and palate. Gross anatomy, radiographic anatomy, histology, nerve and blood supply and pathological processes associated with the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder spleen and pancreas. The physiology of digestion. The radiographic appearances of diseases of gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder spleen and pancreas. Nutrition, metabolism and the regulation of body temperature. The gross anatomy, radiographic anatomy, histology, nerve and blood supply of the kidneys, suprarenal glands and urinary system. Renal physiology. Diseases of the kidney and its collecting system and their radiographic appearances.

Assessment: + One written examination (three hours): 50% + One assignment: 20% + One multi-station recognition examination: 30%