Upper Extremity (and thoracic spine) - Lecture 2
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomy of the thoracic spine and the normal radiographic appearance.
- Be able to identify the bones of the upper extremity.
- Understand the major muscles and muscle groups of the upper extremity and their actions.
- Be able to identify the modalities used in imaging the upper extremity.
- Understand the anatomy as it pertains to some of the more common injuries to the upper extremity.
Assignments
- "Upper Extremity" chapter in Radiologic Anatomy© computer program.
- Take "On-line Quiz" on upper extemity before Unit I exam
(Note: you are encouraged to use the "self evaluation" feature in the Radiologic Anatomy © program.) - Review textbook sections on upper extremity and thoracic spine with special attention to the following pages
(some of the material from block exam may come from these).
51-T Spine xray
56-T Spine CT
65-Shoulder xray
67-Elbow xray
69-Hand xray adult
70-Hand xray children
71-Arm arteriogram/venogram
73-Hand arteriogram/venogram
74-Shoulder MRI
81-Elbow MRI
