MRI 140 Cross-Sectional Anatomy III: Musculoskeletal System and Extremities

In-depth exploration of the cross-sectional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and extremities, focusing on identifying bone, joint, and soft tissue structures in MRI images. Students will learn to interpret the anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, fingers, hip, knee, ankle, foot and toes, as well as related musculature, tendons, and ligaments. The course also covers pathologies affecting the musculoskeletal system and the role of MRI in evaluating these conditions, with an emphasis on the need to adjust imaging sequences for specific pathologies, such as trauma, tumors, or degenerative diseases. Emerging technologies, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) or functional MRI (fMRI) will be explored for their role in pathophysiology and their specific applications in musculoskeletal imaging.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

MRI120

Offered

Winter, Summer

Outcomes

1. Identify and describe the anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal system and extremities in cross-sectional MRI images.
2. Distinguish between normal and abnormal anatomical features in the musculoskeletal system and extremities.
3. Apply knowledge of imaging planes and MRI technology to evaluate bone, joint, and soft tissue structures in the extremities.
4. Correlate musculoskeletal pathologies, including fractures, degenerative changes, and soft tissue injuries, with MRI findings.
5. Understand when imaging protocols should be adjusted for specific pathologies and apply this knowledge in clinical practice.
6. Identify and explore the use of emerging MRI technologies such as DWI and fMRI in musculoskeletal imaging.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

In-person

Campus:

Downtown

Lecture

30

Lab

20