Lower Extremity (and lumbar spine) - Lecture 3
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomy of the lumbar spine and the normal radiographic appearance.
- Be able to identify the bones of the lower extremity.
- Understand the major muscles and muscle groups of the lower extremity and their actions.
- Be able to identify the modalities used in imaging the lower extremity.
- Understand the anatomy as it pertains to some of the more common injuries to the lower extremity.
Assignments
- "Lower Extremity" chapter in Radiologic Anatomy© computer program.
- Take "On-line Quiz" on lower extemity before Unit I exam)
(Note: you are encouraged to practice by using the "self evaluation" feature in the Radiologic Anatomy © program.) - Review textbook sections on lower extremity and lumbar spine with special attention to the following pages:
(some of the material from block exam may come from these)
52-L Spine xray
58-L Spine CT
59-L Spine CT
61-L Spine MRI
185-Hip xray
187-Knee xray
189-Ankle xray
191-Foot xray
193-Leg arteriogram
194-Leg arteriogram
197-Thigh MRI axial
201-Knee MRI
202-Knee MRI
