Revised 08/2008

DMS 207 - Sectional Anatomy (2 CR.)

Course Description

Teaches normal sectional anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal and coronal planes, with correlated sonographic images. Emphasis will be placed on abdominopelvic organs and vasculature. Lecture 2 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

This course provides hands-on experience to reinforce knowledge. 

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

The student must satisfactorily complete all previous sonography courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • Recognize normal abdominopelvic anatomy and physiology.
  • Recognize normal vascular anatomy and physiology.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of sectional anatomy.
  • Differentiate among views of transverse, longitudinal and coronal planes
  • Correlate sonographic images with the different planes
  • Describe standard scanning protocols for abdominopelvic organs and vasculature.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of common diagnostic procedures.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the indications for performing diagnostic sonography procedures.

Major Topics to Be Included

  • Principles of sectional anatomy
  • Patient history
  • Anatomy and physiology of abdominopelvic organs
  • Anatomy and physiology of general vasculature
  • Sectional anatomy of the transverse plane
  • Sectional anatomy of the longitudinal plane
  • Sectional anatomy of the coronal plane