A review of skeletal anatomy and pathology as related to the upper extremities, shoulder girdle, lower extremities, pelvis, and spine is covered. An emphasis on anatomy, proper positioning, and technical factors to produce x-ray images will be reviewed and practiced. Radiographic procedures of the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, humerus, clavicle, shoulder, foot, ankle, tibia/fibula, knee, patella, femur, hip, pelvis, cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine, relative to patients of all ages are also included. Image critique of each anatomical part is included. The basic concepts of bone densitometry are introduced. This course, in combination with the other limited scope program requirements will help to prepare the student to take the Limited Scope X-Ray Technician state licensure exam.
Prerequisites
BXR110