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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Introduction to Radiographic Anatomy
Reference HS1135 Version 1
Created December 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved July 2016 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2019 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with an understanding of normal radiographic anatomy (planar imaging) of the human body.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Identify gross anatomy of the skeleton systems of the body.
2 Describe the physiology related to the skeleton and body systems.
3 Identify the anatomy of the skeleton and body systems from planar 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. Vertebral levels. Surface anatomy. Vessels and pathways Plain radiographic images.

Module Delivery
Block attendance lectures. Online lectures, activites and workbooks.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 20
Non-Contact Hours N/A 130
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 150
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: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Computer based Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A 70% and above in examination
B 60% to 69% in examination
C 50% to 59% in examination
D 40% to 49% in examination
E 30% to 39% in examination
F Less than 30% in examination
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.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 GUNN, C., 2018. Bones and Joints. 7th ed. Edinburgh:Churchill Livingstone.
2 WAUGH, A.,& GRANT,A., 2018. Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 13th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
3 CARVER, E. & CARVER, B., 2012. Medical imaging. 2nd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
4 SHIER, D.N., BUTLER, J.L. & LEWIS, R., 2017. Hole's essentials of human anatomy and physiology. 13th ed. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.
5 WEIR, J. et al., 2010. Imaging atlas of human anatomy. 4th ed. London: Mosby.


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