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Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures II

Radiography TechnologySchool of Healthcare

Start Term

2025-2026

Course Title

Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures II

Course Code

TERT1120

Course Hours

90

Course Credits

3

Description

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to take x-ray images of the lower extremities, spine, pelvis, and ribs along with practicing the exams from the semester before. During this course students will practice taking x-rays, identifying anatomy and topical landmarks, and how to position the patient and the x-ray tube for each exam. Students will practice using post processing techniques when completing the entire process of start to finish when taking an x-ray.

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate their anatomy and landmark knowledge of the lower extremities, spine, pelvis, and

ribs.

• Describe skeletal trauma and fracture terminology related to the lower extremities, spine, pelvis,

and ribs.

• Explain the routine and special positions and projections for the lower extremities, spine, pelvis,

and ribs procedures in the lab setting.