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This presentation is for students and educators in the radiologic sciences.  The topic is introduction to sectional anatomy.  This presentation may be used as a lecture, homework viewing assignment or a supplemental learning resource.  Prerequisite knowlegde in medical terminology and human anatomy is required.

Upon completion of this presentation, the viewer should be able to do the following:

1.Describe the general concept of sectional imaging

2.Maintain one’s perspective when viewing sectional images

3.Categorize sectional images as sagittal, coronal, or axial

4.Accurately classify joints within the body

5.Provide a basic overview of computer tomography (CT)

6.Describe the Hounsfield scale and basic absorption values of common tissues

7.Provide a basic understanding of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

8.Compare T1- and T2-weighted MRIs and relative signals generated in structures found within the body

9.Describe the basic principles and clinical applications of positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT)

10.Give a basic overview of the principles and practice of ultrasound imaging

This work by Lynne Eggert is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International 

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