Cross-sectional CT Anatomy

Learning Objectives

This course introduces students to Topographic Anatomy of the human body and expands on the student’s knowledge of musculoskeletal human anatomy using computed tomographic images. Students study the anatomical sections of the head, neck, spine, extremities, thorax, pelvis, abdomen, in the transaxial, sagittal, and coronal planes. Cross-sectional anatomy will be learnt through narrated presentations notes and other guided reading as well as interactive practical sessions and guided self-study.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate

• knowledge of the gross anatomy of main organs of the human body
• Knowledge of the brain and spinal cord anatomy
• understanding the basic functions of a CT scanner
• ability to differentiate major anatomical regions in the transverse, coronal and sagittal plane
• ability to identify major anatomical structures of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, spine and extremities on cross-sectional images in three planes
• ability to identify anatomical variations demonstrated within the CT images in different planes
• knowledge and ability to use CT anatomical terminology to describe findings
• ability to use 2d and 3d images to present findings in a comprehensive manner to non-specialists

Lectures

1. Topographic Anatomy of  the Torso
2. Anatomy of the Brain and Spinal Cord
3. CT Anatomy of the Head and Neck
4. CT Anatomy of the Thorax and Spine
5. CT Anatomy of the Abdomen
6. CT Anatomy of the Pelvis
7. CT Anatomy of The Upper limb
8. CT Anatomy of the Lower Limb
9. Pediatric CT Anatomy

Interactive training

• 1x2h Interactive virtual anatomy lecture/practical session (Anatomage table)
• 5×2 on CT Interactive lectures/Practical sessions on CT Images in Radiological workstations

Recommended Bibliography

1. Lecture notes
2.  Spratt JD Weir & Abrahams` Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6th Ed. Elvesier 2020
3. Hofer M. CT Teaching Manual: A Systematic Approach to CT Reading 5th Ed., Thieme, 2021