How has our study of the anatomy & physiology of the

human body evolved?

WILLIAM BEAUMONT & ALEXIS ST. MARTIN and DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY (1822)

Various Anatomical Imaging Technologies Computer Assisted Tomography (CAT Scans) Electrocardiograms (EKG) Endoscopy (colonoscopy, proctoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scans) Ultrasonic Imaging (2D & 3D Ultrasounds)

Research Assignment: Anatomical Imaging Technologies & Applications• Who: Your lab group (3-4 people)• What: Research and present information about the use of different

anatomical imaging technologies, the science behind their function and their ability to diagnose various diseases/anomalies.• How: Using various print and/or electronic resources, research an

assigned anatomical imaging technology and present in Power Point™ or GoogleDocs™ Presentation format with a MINIMUM of 9 slides• When: Research today; write, compile and edit tonight; present

tomorrow (8/23/13)

Required Research Content

• 1) What anatomical features of the body can be studied using this technology? • 2) What diseases, injuries and/or pathologies can be detected with this technology• 3) How long has this technology been available to scientists/physicians? Are there any

specific individuals credited with the invention? • 4) How did scientists and physicians study this region of the body in the past? As such

what are the advantages of this technology over the prior methods? • 5) What are the risks associated with the use of this technology? How does this risk

compare with other potential injuries? • 6) How routine is the use of this technology? What would be the closest location where

one could obtain access to this technology? • 7) What are the general scientific principles behind HOW the technology is able to

obtain data and/or images from the features/areas described in question #1? • 8) Briefly summarize any preparations or specific procedures that the patient or cadaver

must undergo before information can be obtained.

Assessment Criteria

• A) Are all eight (8) of the required content areas addressed? • B) Is there sufficient detail to make the technology understandable to

the average person without overgeneralizing how the technology works and why it is advantageous • C) Do your presentation slides include clear statements, sufficient (but

not excessive text) and relevant, explanatory images? • D) Do you have at least three (3) different sources of information cited

in your presentation?