NAME OF COURSE:
RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
UNIT 5: Lower Limb
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Procedures and
Radiologic Procedures, (11th Ed.) Ballinger
And Workbook
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
See course syllabus
PRESENTATION:
Lecture, discussion, demonstration, practice
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Merrill’s, Vol. 1 Chp 6
2. Complete Workbook Chp 6
UNIT EVALUATION:
Yes
UNIT OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
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Identify the bones and specific features of the toes, foot, ankle, lower leg, knee,
patella and distal femur.
On drawings and radiographs, identify specific anatomic features of the foot,
ankle, leg, knee, patella, and distal femur.
Identify specific joints of the foot, ankle, leg, and knee according to the correct
classification and movement type.
Match specific pathologic indications of the lower limb to the correct definition.
Match specific pathologic indications of the lower limb to the correct radiographic
appearance.
Describe the basic and special projection of the lower limbs.
Given various hypothetical situations, identify the correct modification of t position
an/or exposure factors to improve the radiographic image.
Given radiographs of specific lower limb projections, identify specific positioning
and exposure factors errors.
Critique and evaluate lower limb radiographs based on the divisions of
radiographic criteria.
1. structure shown
2. position
3. collimation and central ray, and
4. exposure criteria.
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