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Sectional Anatomy Assignment - 25% The Sectional Anatomy Assignment is a short PowerPoint demonstration of knowledge. The purpose of this assignment is to enforce the unremarkable appearance of anatomy as compared to pathological changes detected on different sectional imaging modalities (CT and MRI). Students should demonstrate that they have an understanding of the anatomy they chose, but perhaps more importantly, this assignment provides an opportunity for students to “step back” and see which imaging modality is the most appropriate for the anatomy and condition being examined to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the patients. All instructions must be followed. Choosing a Topic

 All topics must be approved before you begin your research.  Students will pick one (1) organ, joint, or section of the spine (cervical, thoracic, or

lumbar) and an associated specific pathology to research.  You will be comparing CT and MRI modalities. You should do some research prior to

submitting your topic for approval to determine that your chosen pathology can be imaged using both modalities.

 Two students cannot have the same topic. To avoid duplication, students should review the discussion board to see anatomy already selected by classmates. First come first served.

 Students may NOT use anatomy reports submitted previously for other classes. The instructor may not be aware that a student has previously used a particular topic. Even if the instructor approves the topic for this class and it is revealed later that the student is using the same topic, the student will receive a zero (0) on this assignment. Students would be wise to select topics they have not written about in the past. Refer to the Honor System section of this syllabus, the course instructor, and the links within D2L for more information on academic dishonesty.

 Students must submit their topic requests to the appropriate discussion by the due date indicated on the course schedule or a grade of zero (0) for the entire assignment may be assigned.

 The course instructor will let the student know his/her selected anatomy topic is approved by posting on the discussion board, after the discussion closes.

PowerPoint Requirements There are specific requirements for this assignment Review them thoroughly before beginning your research. To allow sufficient time for grading and providing feedback, late submissions for this assignment will NOT be accepted. Any assignment not submitted or submitted after the deadline will be assessed a grade of zero “0”. Early submissions are appreciated; however, the grades will not be posted until after the due date. The PowerPoint must be submitted as one document. Students must use the following

format as the title of the assignment when saving the document: Lastname_topic Example: Smith_Brain_Cerebral aneurysm Note: All assignments received are considered complete and will be graded as such.

Sources

 The sources must draw upon recent research less than five (5) years old.  You are required to use a minimum of 3 references in developing your PowerPoint

presentation.  Students may use textbooks, scholarly journal articles (Radiographics is a great source),

or other scholarly sources for information about the anatomy (including electronic sources). These articles can be retrieved electronically from databases such as CINAHL which is available through online connection to the Moffett Library.

 You may use as many references as you wish, but no more than one internet source can be used. Use only credible medical websites such as the CDC, NIH, WHO, etc. Wikipedia is NOT a credible source!

 NO CUT AND PASTE from websites is allowed.  All sources should be appropriately cited and referenced using APA format. The APA

manual will be used for the grading of the format.  For an example of in-text citations in a PowerPoint go to

http://libraryguides.bennett.edu/home/library-tutorials/apa-style-presentations  For help with APA formatting for the reference page, students should review the 6th

edition of the APA Manual and other resources such as The OWL at Purdue website. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ (OWL is a quick reference and not as detailed as the writing manual).

 You must give credit for images you obtain. Follow the same format as you would in an APA formatted paper. For an example go to: http://libraryguides.bennett.edu/home/library-tutorials/apa-style-presentations

The text should be in your own words. These presentations will be submitted to an online plagiarism service before they are graded.

The library should be where you start your research. MSU’s Moffett Library has several services that are beneficial to helping you reach your research goal. Start with the "Library introduction video" and the "MSU library YouTube playlist" for specific instructions for navigating the online library services. Even at a distance, the library is an exceptional place to find your research material.

Audience For this assignment, the intended reader is a staff radiographer. Students should prepare this assignment based on what the typical staff radiographer already knows. For example, students do NOT need to explain how x-rays were discovered or how they are produced to support that a CT chest with contrast is the most valuable study to see the thoracic aorta.

Organization  Organization, flow, and grammar count as part of the assignment grade. The

assignment MUST address all criteria listed and in the order given below. DO NOT include any more slides than what are listed for this assignment (points may be deducted for an inappropriate number of slides). You are to extrapolate information and properly summarize it. Slides must be written at a baccalaureate level.

 The assignment must be submitted in a legible font (e.g. Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman is acceptable – Courier, Verbena, or other “fancy” fonts are not acceptable)

Creativity Even though you must follow the set guidelines for each slide that are described in the submission format below, you can make this presentation as simple or as interactive as you want. You may include a voice over presentation if you are so inclined, but it is not required. You may add a background if you have a creative flair, but please be sure it is nothing distracting. It must be readable for anyone with color blindness, and must be professional. Your text should remain black. If you have a dark background use white. If you are unsure of what is appropriate either stick with the usual PowerPoint background, or do not include one. Content The assignment must contain and be limited to the following slides: Slide 1: A title that includes:

 Name of the pathology  Name of the student  University  Course number and section  Instructor’s name  Date

Slide 2: Identify the pathology and give a brief description of important information regarding the pathology. Slide 3: Diagnostic procedures. Briefly explain the steps needed to produce an image in both modalities. This should include items such as patient position, type and amount of contrast used, region of interest, any specific protocols, etc. Do not go into a lengthy discussion. You do not need to mention to remove all jewelry, articles of clothing and so forth. Slide 4: CT imaging comparison.

 Show a CT image of a “normal” slice of your chosen anatomy and compare it to an “abnormal” CT image demonstrating the same anatomy including your chosen pathology.

 Make sure both images are CT images.  Make sure both are in the same plane and both have been obtained at about the

same level.  Label all major anatomical structures in both images.  Do not forget to label the pathology.  *Note: Make sure these are CT images. Not all images found on the internet are

accurately labeled. If you are unsure, refer to your textbook or ask your professor. Slide 5: MRI imaging comparison.

 Show an MRI image of a “normal” slice of your chosen anatomy and compare it to an “abnormal” MRI image demonstrating the same anatomy including your chosen pathology.

 Make sure both images are MRI images  Make sure both are in the same plane and both have been obtained at about the

same level.  Label all major anatomical structures in both images.  Do not forget to label the pathology.  *Note: Make sure these are MRI images. Not all images found on the internet are

accurately labeled. If you are unsure, refer to your textbook or ask your professor. Slide 6: Conclusion. Determine from your research, the best modality that would aid the radiologist/physician in terms of diagnosis and treatment and Explain why. Slide 7: References. The Reference list must be in APA format according to the 6th edition APA Manual. Another useful resource is the OWL at Purdue website. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Note: All assignments received are considered complete and will be graded as such.