RAD3031

Radiologic biology 5 ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Robert Bywater

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Neuroglia and neurons; the meninges; the spinal cord, the composition and distribution of the spinal nerves, the brachial plexus; cerebrospinal fluid; the blood supply to the brain and the concept of the blood-brain barrier. The bones of the skull and their radiographic appearances; the structure of the brain. Olfactory sensations; visual sensations; the structure of the eye; the visual pathway. Auditory sensations and equilibrium. Cross-sectional appearances of the normal brain. Common disorders affecting the brain and their appearances on CT/MRI. Demyelinating diseases and tumors of the nervous system. Disorders and trauma of the skull and facial bones.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will have a sound knowledge of the cranial and facial bones; have a thorough understanding of the anatomical structure of the brain, a detailed knowledge of the radiographic anatomy of the cranium and facial bones; the cross-sectional representation of the brain and organs of hearing and sight on Computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) images, a broad understanding of the organization, structure and physiology of nervous tissue, the structure and function of the spinal cord and its nerves; the special senses of smell, sight, hearing and equilibrium, and a basic understanding of the common disorders affecting the skull and facial bones, brain, spinal cord and the special senses, together with their radiographic, CT and MRI appearances.

Assessment: Examination comprising multiple choice questions and short essay questions (2 hours): 60% + Image Recognition: 25% + Assignment: 15%