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RAD2092 · Radiologic biology 4 and sectional anatomy
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit includes the study of the structure and function of the skull, brain and surrounding structures. You will investigate cranial nerves and anatomy & physiology associated with vision. You will analyse a range of pathologies in relation to the structure and function of the brain and surrounding structures. The anatomical representation and relationships of the head & neck, thorax, abdomen & pelvis and the appendicular skeleton are identified in multiple planes. You will enhance your knowledge of cross-sectional radiographic anatomy through computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) and digital subtraction angiographic (DSA). This unit underpins your studies of advanced imaging in year three of the course.
Areas of study: Radiography and medical imaging Radiation sciences
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 45% | Competency |
| 2 | Mid-semester test (1.5 hours) | Examination | 25% | — |
| 3 | Case study - team assignment (8-10 mins presentation and 1,000 word submission) | Presentation | 15% | — |
| 4 | Radiographic cross-sectional anatomy – team assignment in two parts (Part A and Part B) | Exercise | 15% | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
corequisite
- RAD2012 — Radiographic science and practice 4
Learning outcomes
- Identify and describe the anatomy of the skull;
- Identify and describe regions of the brain and surrounding structures;
- Correlate the regions of the brain and surrounding structures with specific functions;
- Analyse a range of pathologies in relation to the structure and function of the brain and surrounding structures;
- Identify and describe the radiographic anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and the appendicular skeleton on CT, MR and DSA images;
- Distinguish and compare normal and abnormal anatomy of the brain and surrounding structures on CT, MR and DSA images.
Workload
This unit has equivalent of 6 hours of directed study per week (averaged over 12 week Semester). This includes a mix of teaching and learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, and practical activities. There is an equivalent expectation for self-directed study of 6 hours per week.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | — |
| Practical activities | 4 hours |
| Tutorials | 42 hours |
| Lectures | 28 hours |
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