SONO 204 - Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

(TP/SS only)

An introduction to ultrasound sectional anatomy. Anatomy will be presented in the transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes. Laboratory experience required on and off campus. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 212 or consent of program coordinator. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 213 . COREQUISITE(S): SONO 105 and SONO 261 . Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly MS 201.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to

Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures including anatomic variants:

a. Liver

b. Biliary system

c. Pancreas

d. Urinary tract

e. Adrenal glands

f. Spleen

g. Thyroid

h. Female pelvis

Demonstrate and characterize the sonographic patterns of normal abdominal pelvic anatomy from ultrasound images using ultrasound terminology.
Document and acquire abdominal anatomy with ultrasound images following the nationally accepted scanning protocols set forth by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).

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