2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS2212 Head, neck and thorax anatomy and pattern recognition

20 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Michelle Ellwood
Email: M.L.Ellwood@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Standard entry criteria and 120 level 1 credits for BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme

Module replaces

ARCS2145 - Anatomy, Physiology and Associated Pattern Recognition

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module covers the normal anatomy, physiology and pathology of the head, neck and thorax and includes the axial skeleton. The complexity of the appearance of the anatomy included limits the usefulness of radiographic imaging and this is acknowledged through the inclusion of sectional imaging reinforcing the clinical applications for greater relevance to the students. This will enable the students to develop their image interpretation skills in more complex areas of imaging. Appropriate systematic approaches will be introduced that are relevant in reviewing the anatomy covered in this module.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to build on principles gained in the Fundamentals of Anatomy and Pattern recognition and Appendicular Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Pattern Recognition modules. This module covers the normal anatomy, physiology and pathology of the head, neck and thorax and includes the axial skeleton. The complexity of the appearance of the anatomy included limits the usefulness of radiographic imaging and this is acknowledged through the inclusion of sectional imaging reinforcing the clinical applications for greater relevance to the students. This will enable the students to develop their image interpretation skills in more complex areas of imaging. Appropriate systematic approaches will be introduced that are relevant in reviewing the anatomy covered in this module.

Learning outcomes
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of relevant systems in relation to body regions; head (including skull) neck and thorax (to include vertebral column).
2.Identify anatomical features as presented on diagnostic images in relation to body regions; Head (including skull), neck and thorax (to include vertebral column).
3.Relate structural specialisation to function in the systems
4. Describe and differentiate how common pathological manifestations are represented on diagnostic images
5. Demonstrate a systematic approach to image evaluation resulting in the production of a preliminary evaluation on normal/abnormal cases for diagnostic images of the chest and Computed tomography head

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

Syllabus

- Skull
- Vertebral column
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous system
(for each of the above, common relevant pathology will be introduced)

- Review of electronic work books for: Head, neck and thorax (to include skull and vertebral column.)
- Introduction of systematic image evaluation and production of preliminary image evaluation for diagnostic images of the chest and computed tomography head scans.
- Continued development of image interpretation of Musculoskeletal system of the axial skeleton.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	2.00	2.00
Lecture	14	2.00	28.00
Practical	4	1.00	4.00
Tutorial	1	1.00	1.00
Independent online learning hours			15.00
Private study hours			150.00
Total Contact hours			35.00
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

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 this is to allow students the opportunity to understand the format of the exam as well as identify areas for tutorials in the final pf 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

1x 1 Hour Formative exam in week 12 The exam will be undertaken in a computer cluster

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 16/08/2024

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