ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IN MEDICAL PHYSICS
An introduction to human anatomy and physiology tailored for medical physics applications. Surveys major organ systems and emphasizes quantitative physiological concepts relevant to biomedical imaging and measurement. Identify anatomical structures and interpret them in common medical imaging modalities while developing foundational physiological reasoning needed for study and research in medical physics.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy by identifying specific anatomical components of the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Identify and interpret anatomical structures in medical images by correctly labeling and describing anatomical components in X-ray and CT, ultrasound, and MR images. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate complex concepts about human physiology clearly and effectively in written form, with emphasis on musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Solve quantitative problems related to human physiology, including calculations involving pressure, volume, and concentration; electrical potential, current, and resistance; flux, flow, and perfusion. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Apply principles of human anatomy and physiology to medical physics research, as demonstrated through a final written assignment. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy by identifying specific anatomical components of the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Identify and interpret anatomical structures in medical images by correctly labeling and describing anatomical components in X-ray and CT, ultrasound, and MR images. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate complex concepts about human physiology clearly and effectively in written form, with emphasis on musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Solve quantitative problems related to human physiology, including calculations involving pressure, volume, and concentration; electrical potential, current, and resistance; flux, flow, and perfusion. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Apply principles of human anatomy and physiology to medical physics research, as demonstrated through a final written assignment. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027