RAB1200 Anatomy, Physiology and Fundamentals of X-ray Images Course description

The course provides a fundamental understanding of the structure of the human body, from the individual cell to the large organ systems and the functioning of organs. Knowledge of topographical anatomy is a prerequisite for being able to locate anatomical structures that appear in images produced by means of diagnostic imaging methods. Physiology is likewise important to carrying out dynamic diagnostic imaging examinations. This knowledge is vital to sound professional practice as a radiographer. 

The student must have been admitted to the study programme. 

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student can

• explain fundamental biochemical processes at the cellular level and consider them in the context of physiological processes in the body's organs 
• explain the anatomical structure of the musculoskeletal system 
• explain the structure of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems
• explain the physiological processes in the respiratory and circulatory systems
• describe the anatomy and physiology of the sensory and reproductive systems 
• explain physiological processes of the kidneys, the urinary tract, and the digestive and nervous systems 
• explain the body's movements, axes, planes and directions
• describe axes, planes and directions in medical images 

Skills 

The student can

• apply Latin names and terminology for muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, positions, directions of movement, axes and planes
• identify different organs and structures in medical images 
• palpate different bones and joints 

The work and teaching methods include flipped classroom, lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study. In seminars, students study the subject matter in depth. This course uses digital learning resources in the form of video lectures, digital tests and exercises.

The following must have been approved before the student can take the exam: 

• a minimum attendance of 80% at scheduled seminars and skills training sessions
• individual multiple choice test, up to 2 hours, in accordance with set criteria

Supervised individual written exam, combination of multiple choice and free text assignments, 3 hours 

No aids permitted 

Grade scale A-F

An external examiner contributes to the preparation of the exam questions.

Free text assignment: At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by one external and one internal examiner. The external examiner's assessment should benefit all students. The remaining papers will be assessed by internal examiners.

Multiple choice test: quality assured by an internal examiner and automatically assessed