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, pelvic and shoulder girdles, thorax; have a detailed knowledge of the associated topographic and surface anatomy; have a basic understanding of the common muscular and skeletal disorders affecting the vertebral column, thorax, pelvic and shoulder girdles 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, upper and lower limbs, thorax, pelvic and shoulder girdles.

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. Vertebral column and skeletal and soft tissue anatomy of the thorax, pelvic and shoulder girdles.

Assessment Written examination (2 hours): 30% * Case study: 20% * MCQ (1 hour): 20% * Image recognition (1 hour): 30%

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