This unit is the first of two that examine the relational anatomy of the human body and develop your pattern recognition skills in radiographic appearances of anatomical structures. The focus of this unit is on the musculoskeletal structures of the extremities, shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle. You will apply your knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to studying the development, change through the lifespan and change due to injury and disease of bones and joints in those anatomical regions. For each bone and joint you will study its morphology and spatial characteristics relative to adjacent structures and external landmarks. You will apply that knowledge to building your awareness of radiographic appearances of these structures, including standard appearances, normal variants, injuries and diseases. You will build your vocabulary of radiographic terminology in describing image appearances of anatomical structures and their positional relationships with other structures. You will learn to articulate a reasoned decision in interpreting radiographic appearances at an introductory level.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE, emails from students and verbal comments by students in class

Students appreciated the hands-on learning in the anatomy labs and were disappointed that labs were not scheduled every week due to public holidays.

Investigate the potential to schedule lab classes on a different day so that students are not impacted significantly by public holidays.

Feedback from SUTE and verbal comments by students in class

Some students would appreciate answers to lab sessions to be given to assist with learning.

Investigate methods of supporting students without creating a passive learning environment where students are not expected to work out answers.

Feedback from Coordinator reflection

Image evaluation is complex, with several aspects to any given scenario. This can sometimes make students feel slightly overwhelmed with the volume of response needed.

Consider splitting the tutorial class into groups for some questions and have groups discuss one aspect of image interpretation, ready to report that one aspect to the class as a whole.