Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging
Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging
Instructors: William B. Stewart
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course teaches learners the underlying principles behind conventional radiography, computerized axial tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. The radiology of chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, spine and brain are taught in this course using a combination of lectures and extensive practical activities and assessments.
By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the principles of conventional radiography, CT MRI and ultrasound Describe systematic approaches to imaging interpretation Describe the use of windowing in CT Describe sequences in MRI and their relevance. This course is part 4/4 in the Yale Human Anatomy Specialization. Topics covered in the lectures include: Introductions to conventional radiography, computerized tomography (CT), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), chest radiology, CT of chest, chest radiology: introduction to pathology, normal CT anatomy of the abdomen, renal anatomy, colon cancer, renal neoplasm, normal pelvic imaging, normal male pelvis imaging, normal female pelvis imaging, radiology of the upper extremities, radiology of the lower extremities, musculoskeletal imaging modalities, introduction to spine radiographs, skull radiography, brain CT imaging fundamentals, brain CT imaging pathology, brain: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and brain MRI pathology
In this module you'll learn the principles of diagnostic imaging, be introduced to conventional radiography, computerized tomography (CT), ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What's included
5 videos3 readings1 assignment1 plugin
5 videos•Total 39 minutes
- A Message From Your Instructors•3 minutes
- Introduction to Conventional Radiography•11 minutes
- Introduction to Computed Tomography•9 minutes
- Introduction to Ultrasound•8 minutes
- Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- About the Course•10 minutes
- Introduction to Radiology Lab Guide•10 minutes
- Disclaimer•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Introduction to Radiology•10 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Radiology Introduction Digital Practical Exam•15 minutes
This module covers chest radiology, CT of chest, and an introduction to chest radiology pathology
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
3 videos•Total 30 minutes
- Chest Radiography•6 minutes
- Computed Tomography of Chest•9 minutes
- Introduction to Cardiac Radiology•15 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Chest Radiology Lab Guide•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Chest Radiology•10 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
- Chest Radiology Digital Practical Exam•15 minutes
- Chest Cross Section Activity•15 minutes
- Chest Radiology Scan Activity•15 minutes
This module covers normal CT anatomy of the abdomen, renal anatomy, colon cancer, and renal neoplasm
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
3 videos•Total 22 minutes
- CT Abdomen Normal Anatomy•11 minutes
- Renal Anatomy•8 minutes
- Colon Cancer•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Abdomen Radiology Lab Guide•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Abdomen Radiology•10 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
- Abdomen Radiology Digital Practical Exam•15 minutes
- Abdomen Cross Section Activity•15 minutes
- Abdomen Radiology Scan Activity•15 minutes
This module covers normal pelvic imaging, normal male pelvis imaging, normal female pelvis imaging,
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins
3 videos•Total 28 minutes
- Normal Pelvic Imaging•8 minutes
- Male Pelvic Anatomy•8 minutes
- Female Pelvic Anatomy•13 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Pelvis Radiology Lab Guide•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
- Pelvis Radiology•5 minutes
2 plugins•Total 30 minutes
- Pelvis Radiology Digital Practical Exam•15 minutes
- Pelvis Cross Section Activity•15 minutes
This module covers radiology of the upper extremities, radiology of the lower extremities, and musculoskeletal imaging modalities
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin
3 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Radiology of the Upper Extremities•11 minutes
- Radiology of the Lower Extremities•9 minutes
- Musculoskeletal Imaging•10 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Extremities Radiology Lab Guide•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Extremities Radiology •10 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Extremities Radiology Digital Practical Exam•15 minutes
This module covers skull radiography, brain CT imaging fundamentals, brain CT imaging pathology, brain: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and brain MRI pathology
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
5 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Skull Radiology•10 minutes
- Brain CT Imaging Fundamentals•8 minutes
- Brain CT Imaging Pathology•8 minutes
- Brain MRI•11 minutes
- Brain MRI Pathology•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Skull and Brain Radiology Lab Guide•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 25 minutes
- Skull and Brain Radiology•25 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
- Skull and Brain Radiology Digital Practical Exam•15 minutes
- Skull and Brain Cross Section Activity•15 minutes
- Skull and Brain Radiology Scan Activity•15 minutes
This module covers and introduction to spine radiographs
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
3 videos•Total 27 minutes
- Introduction to Spine Radiographs•7 minutes
- Spine Cross-sectional Imaging Part I•10 minutes
- Spine Cross-sectional Imaging Part II•10 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Spine Radiology Lab Guide•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Spine Radiology•10 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
- Spine Radiology Digital Practical Exam•15 minutes
- Spine Cross Section Activity•15 minutes
- Spine Radiology Scan Activity•15 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 7, 2024
This course was thorough in teaching the basic interpretation of normal radiology images, I have learnt a lot and excited to apply these skills in my field.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
"Excellent! The optimal pace and clarity of the content significantly enhanced the learning experience, making it exceptionally efficient."
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
This course summarizes my 4 years degree, a very appropriate approach to each modality.
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