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Anatomy and Physiology for Radiographers

Module description

In this module, you will develop knowledge, understanding and application of human anatomy and physiology. The module draws on established knowledge from the scientific disciplines of anatomy and physiology that underpin sound practice in healthcare. The module introduces two and three dimensional radiographic images which you will learn to recognise and understand.

Module aims - intentions of the module

The aim of the module is to provide you with the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology needed for subsequent modules in the programme.  You will apply this anatomical knowledge in the context of radiographic images. You will learn to recognise key anatomical features on projection radiographs, computed tomography and magnetic resonance images.

The core knowledge acquired from this module underpins, PAM2012 Pathology for Radiographers and PAM3006 Skeletal Image Interpretation as well as all practical imaging techniques.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Outline the structure and key functions of the human body;
• 2. Describe normal anatomy at the gross and cellular level;
• 3. Describe normal physiology at the systems level;
• 4. Describe and recognise normal anatomy with special reference to the level of information displayed in diagnostic images;
• 5. Describe and recognise normal developmental changes and variations in normal anatomy;

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 6. Use appropriate sources of information to develop own knowledge;
• 7. Use appropriate IT packages for viewing radiographic images

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 8. Manage time and, with guidance, prioritise workloads;
• 9. Demonstrate basic problem-solving skills;

Syllabus plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:

Normal human anatomy
Axial skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
Appendicular skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
Head, thorax and abdomen: principal internal organs and associated structures.
Normal human physiology
Musculo-skeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, renal and digestive systems. Sight and hearing, endocrine system + growth and development, reproductive physiology.
Development and change of normal human anatomy
Axial skeleton.
Appendicular skeleton.
Normal variations of human anatomy
Axial skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

• Bontrager K.L. (2017), Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (9^th edition), Mosby, ISBN 0323481876
• Gunn C. (2014), Bones and Joints: A Guide for Students (7^th edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780702071737
• Tortora G.J. and Derrickson B. (2017), Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (15^th edition), John Wiley, ISBN 9781119382928

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

• Drake R.L., Vogl W. and Mitchell A.W.M. (2014), Gray's Anatomy for Students (3^rd edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780702051333
• Keats T and Anderson M. (2012), Atlas of normal roentgen variants that may simulate disease, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0323073554
• Kindlen S. (2003), Physiology for Health Care and Nursing (2^nd edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0-471-36692-7
• Moller T. (2010), Pocket atlas of radiographic anatomy, Thieme Medical Publications, ISBN 978-3137842033
• Pocock G. and Richards C.D. (2006), Human Physiology: The Basis of Medicine (3^rd edition), Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0198568780
• Sloane C., Whitley A.S., Anderson C. and Holmes K. (2017), Clark's Pocket Handbook for Radiographers (2^nd edition), CRC Press, ISBN 9781498726993
• Waugh A. and Grant A. (2018), Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (13^th edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780702072765 
• Weir J. and Abrahams P.H. (2016), Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy (5th edition), Mosby, ISBN 978-0723438267

Key words search

Medical Imaging; Physiology; Anatomy; Levels; Neck; Thorax: Systems; Tissues; Skeleton; Joints; Musculature; Associated musculature; Axial; Appendicular; Diagnostic images; Practical.