2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS1123 Appendicular Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Pattern Recognition

20 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Chris Whitfield
Email: c.j.whitfield@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Standard entry criteria for BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme

Module replaces

ARCS1028 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Radiographic Pattern Recognition

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The interpretation of the radiographic image and detailed anatomical knowledge forms an essential part of the radiographer’s role. This module introduces students to a systematic approach to image interpretation through the application and understanding of appendicular musculoskeletal anatomy and commonly encountered pathologies and injuries. This module provides the fundamental concepts on which the students will develop their skills in more complex areas throughout the programme enabling the student to develop their knowledge, understanding and analytical skills.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and anatomical appearances on radiographic images of bones, soft tissue and joints of the appendicular musculoskeletal system. This module develops aspects of Fundamentals of Anatomy and Pattern recognition focusing on the appendicular skeleton to include common pathologies encountered, and introducing the students to systematic approaches of the appendicular skeleton; all of which are essential in order for the student to begin to identify, understand, analyse, evaluate and interpret radiographic appearances.

Learning outcomes
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Describe the basic physiology, anatomy and biochemistry of the musculoskeletal system focusing on the appendicular system;
2. Identify anatomical features of the appendicular musculoskeletal system on diagnostic images;
3. Demonstrate a systematic approach image evaluation of the adult appendicular skeleton resulting in the production of a preliminary evaluation of normal / abnormal cases;
4. Describe resultant radiological changes to the musculoskeletal system due to commonly encountered pathologies.

Skills outcomes
Systematic approach to image evaluation
Identification of anatomical structures
Communication of image findings

Syllabus

- Osteology: metabolism and development to include general overview with a focus on the appendicular skeleton.
- Arthrology: type of joint, basic biomechanics to include general overview, joints of the upper limb, lower limb
- Muscles biomechanics and movement
- Fracture Classifications / Common Fracture Sites and healing of Fractures
Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System to included commonly encountered pathologies
- Imaging appearances of the appendicular skeleton on diagnostic images
- Principles of systematic image evaluation focusing on the appendicular skeleton

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practicals	4	1.00	4.00
Lecture	14	2.00	28.00
Independent online learning hours			18.00
Private study hours			150.00
Total Contact hours			32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Within the semester in which the module runs, students will be provided a directed online learning activity each to help consolidate the sessions/content delivered in that week. This will include the completion of workbooks based around the topics covered.

Students will be expected to undertake pre-reading and complete preparatory activities to contribute to lectures and practical activities.

Private study should be utilised to write up lecture notes and do pre- and post-session reading on the topics covered as well as in preparation for the summative exam

The nature of this module is such that there is direct application to clinical practice. Students are encouraged to use every image viewed to assess knowledge of the anatomy covered in this module. In this way students can identify areas they need to concentrate on and seek additional support.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative assessment and feedback will be provided in the penultimate week of the module as a 1 hour formative exam. This is to allow students the opportunity to understand the format of the summative exam, as well as to identify areas for tutorials in the final part of the module, which will be used to address any areas of mis-conception / misunderstanding.  The formative feedback session will be a class discussion of the answers.  

Workbook and practical image viewing sessions will focus around the theme of the content within that part of the semester to assess understanding and engagement.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/12/2023

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