Soft Tissue Radiology A

Catalog description

This course provides a logical approach to the detection and evaluation of chest abnormalities via radiographic procedures, including plain film and advanced imaging. Interpretive skills are reinforced that enable students to understand and recognize basic radiographic signs and pulmonary/mediastinal pathologies. Topics covered include chest radiographic technology, pulmonary and mediastinal anatomy, pulmonary radiographic signs of airspace and interstitial disease, as well as acute pulmonary infections and pulmonary cavitation. Correlation to related clinical findings for assessment of chiropractic significance is stressed.