Description:

Presents sectional anatomy using CT and MRI images. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.

Details:

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Describe the body organization and identify the anatomical planes.
• Identify normal anatomical structures in axial, sagittal and coronal anatomical planes.
• Differentiate between CT and MRI images and explain the major differences between these modalities.
• Locate and describe normal anatomy on CT and MRI images.
• Describe the normal anatomy near a given tumor location.
• Evaluate a radiation therapy treatment plan for tumor dose and dose to normal structures.
• Describe anatomic structures in three dimensions.