The use of imaging techniques to evaluate the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.
Skeletal System: The structure and function of bones, including their development, growth, and repair.
Muscular System: The structure and function of muscles, including their attachment to bones and their role in movement.
Joints: The types of joints and their movement, including synovial joints, cartilaginous joints, and fibrous joints.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine: The structure and function of the vertebral column, including its divisions, curvature, and associated ligaments.
Upper Extremity Anatomy: The structure and function of the bones, muscles, nerves, and vessels of the upper extremity, including the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.
Lower Extremity Anatomy: The structure and function of the bones, muscles, nerves, and vessels of the lower extremity, including the hip, thigh, leg, ankle, and foot.
Imaging Modalities: The different radiological imaging modalities, including X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound.
Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System: The different types of musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, arthritis, fractures, and tumors.
Radiographic Anatomy: The specific radiographic anatomy of different regions of the body, including the spine, pelvis, and extremities.
Radiation Safety: The principles of radiation safety, including minimizing exposure to ionizing radiation and wearing protective equipment.
X-ray: This type of radiology uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of bones and other structures of the musculoskeletal system.
Computed tomography (CT): CT scans use X-rays and computer technology to create detailed images of the body.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): An MRI uses radio waves and a magnetic field to produce 3D images of the musculoskeletal system.
Ultrasound: An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs and tissues.
Nuclear medicine: Nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive substances to produce images of bones and other tissues.
Fluoroscopy: A type of X-ray examination used to visualize internal organs in real time.
Positron emission tomography (PET): A PET scan uses a radioactive tracer to create images of metabolic activity in different parts of the body.
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA): This type of radiology is used to measure bone density and diagnose diseases such as osteoporosis.
Myelography: A type of X-ray examination used to visualize the spinal cord and nerves in real-time.
Radiography: Radiography is a term used to describe any imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce images of the body.