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RDI-10008 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

RDI-10008 - Appendicular Anatomy
Coordinator: Jessica Jane Roberts
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module aims to develop students’ understanding of the structural organisation of the human body, focusing on the anatomy, physiology, and basic pathological processes of the appendicular skeletal system, together with the effects of radiation on the human body.

Aims
This module aims to develop students’ understanding of the structural organisation of the human body, focusing on the anatomy, physiology, and basic pathological processes of the appendicular skeletal system, together with the effects of radiation on the human body.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe the biological science principles that underpin the structure and function of the human body, including basic anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to diagnostic radiography practice.: 1
Describe the structure and function of the appendicular skeleton and associated joints, including relevant anatomical and physiological principles.: 1
Identify and accurately label key anatomical landmarks and radiographic features of the appendicular skeleton on diagrams and plain radiographic images, using appropriate anatomical and radiographic terminology.: 1
Recognise and describe basic radiographic signs of fractures within the appendicular skeleton on plain radiographic images.: 1

Study hours

Active learning hours
Lectures (live in situ or synchronous online) ~ 12.5 hours
Tutorials/seminars ~ 3.5 hours
Asynchronous directed material ~ 34 hours
Independent study
Preparation for tutorials/seminars ~ 4 hours (1 hr for each hr of directed learning)
Review of all material, preparation and completion of Assessment ~ 36.25 hours
Self directed~ 59.75 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 100%
Insitu Online examination lasting 75 minutes.
Online 75 minute KLE exam taken insitu. Students will be required to come onto campus to take the online examination on the KLE. The examination will be a combination of question types including but not limited to: MCQs, matching pairs, labeling, selection of statements, filling in blanks, hotspot questions and short answers, which will address the ILOs. There will be sufficient questions for the duration of the exam.

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Last Updated: 16 September 2026