Description
St. Francis School of Medical Sonography
This course focuses on the gross normal anatomy, embryology, disease processes and normal and abnormal scan appearances. Physiology, embryology, and the menstrual cycle are discussed. Congenital and acquired anomalies are also explored. Infectious and inflammatory processes as well as neoplasms of the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and surrounding adnexa are discussed. Lectures are correlated with scanning lab demonstrations. Prerequisites: DMS S1-1
Book required: Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography (6th edition) by Sandra Hagen-Ansert
3 credits (39 didactic hours/9 lab hours)
This course focuses on normal gross anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, and relational anatomy of the kidneys, spleen, and adrenal glands. Physiology and pathology are emphasized. Related laboratory values and other imaging modalities are discussed. Lectures are correlated with scanning lab demonstrations.