Radiological Anatomy

Human anatomy

Expository method with interactive sessions for analysis of imagiological images.

The teaching methodologies benefited from the equipment and environments provided with the support of the PRR Mais Digital (Investment Program RE-C06-i07 | Impulso Mais Digital 01/C06-i07/2023 – Submitted for the Reform and Modernization of Medicine), within the scope of the INNOV2CARE Project – Innovating to Care.

The student must acquire knowledge about:

– the various imaging diagnostic methods and techniques.

– the type of exam most used for each structure or pathology.

The student must acquire skills to:

– identify and analyze an imaging exam in the various diagnostic imaging methods and techniques.

– identify the main structures in each image.

– identify and analyze the main pathologies associated with each system.

1. Fundamental Principles of Diagnostic Imaging Modalities

• Conventional Radiography
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound
• Anatomical planes, image orientation, and basic imaging characteristics

2. Musculoskeletal System

• Radiological anatomy of the lower limb
• Radiological anatomy of the upper limb
• Radiological anatomy of the spine
• Identification of bone, joint, muscle, tendon, and ligament structures
• Recognition of the main traumatic, degenerative, and musculoskeletal imaging findings

3. Cardiothoracic System

• Radiological anatomy of the thorax, lungs, pleura, and diaphragm
• Mediastinum and cardiovascular structures
• Recognition of the main imaging findings relevant to Physiotherapy

4. Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Radiological anatomy of the brain and spinal cord
• Nerve roots and major peripheral nerves
• Identification using CT, MRI, and ultrasound
• Recognition of the main neurological imaging findings and peripheral neuropathies

5. Abdominopelvic Region and Pelvic Floor

• Radiological anatomy of the pelvis and main abdominopelvic structures
• Anatomy of the pelvic floor and supporting structures
• Pelvic anatomy on MRI and ultrasound
• Functional ultrasound assessment of the abdominal wall and pelvic floor
• Main imaging findings relevant to pelvic health Physiotherapy

6. Anatomical and Radiological Integration

• Analysis and anatomical identification using different imaging modalities
• Correlation between imaging findings, clinical manifestations, and function
• Discussion of clinical cases applied to Physiotherapy

Continuous assessment of the curricular unit (ACUC) will be carried out as follows (single TP component):

In 10 of the 15 classes of the semester, the student will take a test/activity relating to the subject taught, with a maximum price of one value each (TA). At the end of the semester, you will carry out a final assessment (FF) with a maximum mark of 10 points.

ACUC= (Sum TA's)+FF

The evaluation can be carried out using SOCRATIVE.

Participation evaluation (20%)

To complete the UC by continuous assessment, students will have to obtain a grade equal to or greater than 9.5.

The evaluation by examination of Curricular Unit will be as follows (single component TP):

Students will only be evaluated by writtrn exam and/or using SOCRATIVE. Students will have to obtain a grade equal to or greater than 9.5.

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