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General Radiology -I - (GRDC-601) (MIT): Course Content

General radiology, also known as diagnostic radiology or radiography, is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create images of the internal structures of the body. These images are then used to identify diseases, injuries, or other abnormalitie

Course Outline

TERMINOLOGIES
Radiographic position
Radiographic projection
Radiographic view
Positioning Terminology
Anatomical Planes & Terminology
Terminology of movement and direction
PROJECTION AND VIEW
Density & contrast
subject contrast
subjective contrast
Radiographic contrast
Magnification and distortion
Image sharpness
DIGITAL IMAGING
Image acquisition and display
Networking
UPPER LIMB
Position of patients in relation to table
Basic and specials projections of Hand, Fingers, Thumb, Scaphoid, Carpal tunnel,
Wrist, forearm, Elbow, Humerus supracondylar fracture, shaft, neck
Identification of Fractures of Upper Limb on radiograph
 Disease Process i.e. Soft Tissue & Bony Tumors, inflammation on radiograph
SHOULDER
Basic and specials projections of Outlet projections
Glenohumeral joint, Recurrent dislocation, Calcified tendon, Acromioclavicular
joint, Clavicle, Sternoclavicular joints, Scapula, Coracoid process
Joint Dislocation on radiograph
 Disease Process i.e. synovitis, bursitis, inflammation on radiograph
LOWER LIMB
Basic and specials projections of Foot, Toes, Ankle joint, Calcaneum, Subtalar
joints, Tibia and fibula, Proximal tibio fibular joint, Knee joint, Shaft of femur, Leg
alignment
Identification of Fractures of Lower Limb on radiograph
 Disease Process i.e. Soft Tissue & Bony Tumors, inflammation on radiograph
HIP, PELVIS AND SACRO ILIAC JOINTS
Basic and specials projections of Anatomy, Effect of rotation and abduction of
lower limb, Hip joint, upper third of femur and pelvis, Acetabulum and hip joint,
Pelvis, Sacroiliac joints
Joint Dislocation on radiograph
 Disease Process i.e. synovitis, bursitis, inflammation on radiograph
VERTEBRAL COLUMN
Basic and specials projections of Vertebral curves, Vertebral level, Cervical
vertebrae, Cervico thoracic junction, Thoracic vertebrae, Thoracolumbar junction,
Lumbar vertebrae, Lumbosacral junction, Sacrum, Coccyx
 Disease of Vertebral Column on radiograph
THORAX AND UPPER AIRWAY
Basic and specials projections of Pharynx and larynx, Trachea, Lungs, Heart and
aorta, Bones of thorax, Lower ribs, Upper ribs, Sternum
 Disease of respiratory system & CVS on radiograph Identification of Fractures of Ribs on radiograph
CLINICAL:
 Hands on Training on X-ray Equipment
 Perform positioning of above mentioned regions
 Interpret basic patholoes on X-ray images.
 Log Book Completion
 

Course Objectives

Course Learning Objectives:
 Define key anatomical, positioning, and projection terms, and explain the process of
radiographic image formation. (C2)
 Describe and explain the principles of image projection and view, focusing on density,
contrast, magnification, distortion, and image sharpness. (C2)
 Demonstrate an understanding of the critical role that accurate anatomical and radiographic
terminology plays in clinical settings. (A2)
 Apply anatomical, positioning, and projection terminologies accurately and consistently in
clinical radiographic practice. (P3)

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