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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Applied Radiographic Anatomy
Reference HS1058 Version 8
Created June 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved November 2007 SCQF Points 30
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the student to gain a comprehensive knowledge of normal radiographic anatomy.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Identify gross anatomy of the skeleton and body systems.
2 Describe the physiology related to the skeleton and body systems.
3 Identify the anatomy of the skeleton and body systems from planar and cross-sectional radiographic images.
4 Describe the radiographic appearance, location, vertebral levels and anatomical relationships of major organs, vessels and structures.

Indicative Module Content
Skeletal anatomy and associated radiographic appearances Gross anatomy of the body systems and associated radiographic appearances Normal function of the skeleton and body systems Anatomical locations and relationships of major organs and structures Cross sectional anatomy Vertebral levels Surface anatomy Vessels and pathways Plain radiographic images CT images MRI images Ultrasound images

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Keynote Lectures, Digital Learning Resources.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 70 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 230 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Computer based objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1- Major component (graded) C2 - Minor component (pass/fail) To achieve a pass, a grade D or above is required in C1 + a pass in C2.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A and pass
B B and pass
C C and pass
D D and pass
E E and pass, A and fail, B and fail, C and fail, D and fail.
F Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E, and/or fails to meet the module attendance requirements.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CARVER, E. & CARVER, B., 2021. Medical imaging. 3rd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
2 ELLIS, H. et al., 2016. Human sectional anatomy, pocket atlas of body sections, CT and MRI images. 4th ed. London: CRC Press.
3 GUNN. C., 2022. Bones and joints: a guide for students. 8th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
4 SHIER, D.N., BUTLER, J.L. et al., 2022. Hole's essentials of human anatomy and physiology. 16th ed. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.
5 WAUGH, A. & GRANT, A., 2022. Ross and Wilson: anatomy and physiology in health and illness. 14th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
6 WEIR, J. et al., 2010. Imaging atlas of human anatomy. 4th ed. London: Mosby.


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