Ultrasound Cross-Sectional Anatomy I

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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program as well as completion of all general education courses. Corequisites: DMS 104 , DMS 105 and DMS 106 . Typically Offered: FALL The focus of this course will be the detailed study of the normal anatomy and physiology of the abdomen, neck, musculoskeletal, neonatal brain and non-cardiac chest using ultrasound. Additional emphasis will focus on structure orientation and its significance in cross-sections of anatomy. Students will be able to determine normal sonographic appearances and recognize variances and sizes of organs and vessels. This course will also introduce the hemodynamics patterns and spectral waveforms found in the abdominal vasculature.