Comprehensive Cross Sectional Anatomy

This program is a CE Activity that provides an extensive breakdown of cross sectional anatomy using correlating textbook images to real MR and CT images. Earn 20 Category A CE Credits

Course Description

This course is a comprehensive and user-friendly approach to understanding sectional anatomy of the human body. Participants will advance their understanding from general anatomy and physiology by relating anatomical structures to cross sectional illustrations that are common is the world of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT).

Program Overview:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  • Understand what organs and structures of the body look like in cross section.
  • Learn to locate anatomical structures in the axial, sagittal and coronal scan planes.
  • Identify anatomy in the brain, facial bones, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis (male and female), and extremities.
  • Describe the relational anatomy of the head, neck, spine, thorax, abdomen and pelvis (male and female) in all standard body sections in MRI and CT.
  • Recognize how to read MRI and CT images and be able to identify pathology.


Course Curriculum


  Module 1: Introduction to Cross Sectional Anatomy
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  Module 2: Cranium, Facial Bones, TMJ's, IAC's and Orbits
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  Module 3: Brain, Vascular Head and Cranial Nerves
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  Module 4: Cervical Spine and Soft Tissue Neck
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  Module 5: Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine & Sacrum / Coccyx
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  Module 6: Thorax, Chest and Cardiac Imaging
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  Module 7: Practice Quiz
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  Module 8: Breasts and Brachial Plexus
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  Module 9: MRI Abdomen
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  Module 10: Hip and Pelvis
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  Module 11: Shoulder, Humerus, Elbow and Forearm
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  Module 12: Wrist, Hand and Finger
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  Module 13: MRI Knee
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  Week 14: Ankle and Foot
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  Section 15: CE Activity Test
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely a self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How many CE Credits does this course provide?
Once you complete the modules and pass the post-test, you will have earned 20 Category A CE Credits.
Who is eligible for this course?
All radiologic technologists! You can utilize this course and credits to fulfill ARRT CE Biennium requirements. If you are in Canada or abroad, these credits can fulfill CAMRT requirements as well!
Is this program approved by the ASRT?
Yes - this program has been reviewed and approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to fulfill CE biennium requirements.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

Your Instructor


Pulse Radiology
Pulse Radiology

Pulse Radiology is the #1 online ARRT education provider for radiologic technologists, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists and radiation therapists in the United States. We offer comprehensive MRI, CT and Mammography ARRT Structured Education programs with onsite clinical training at over 1,000 locations.

Since 2016, we have successfully help 600+ radiologic technologist gain a new certification with a high job placement rate at partnering imaging networks.