HSC 372 - Abdominal Sonography II

3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy of the upper abdomen to include kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands and retroperitoneum. Physiology, pathology, and related laboratory values are emphasized and correlated with sonographic findings. The use and importance of color and spectral Doppler will be emphasized. Each student must formally present one case study during this semester. Lectures are correlated with scan lab demonstration and practice for each organ system.