Axial Skeletal Anatomy

This continuing education course reviews the structure and function of the axial skeletal system. Identification of the bones and bony structures of the skull, vertebral column and thoracic cage are discussed along with their functions. Embryonic development of the axial skeleton is highlighted.

Approvals & Acceptance

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  AHRA Approved, Category A

  Accepted by the ARRT^® toward your CE requirement
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  NMTCB Accepted

  Counts for NMTCB credential holders
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  California

  Accepted for CRTs, XTs, Supervisors and Operators
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  Florida

  Approved for Technical Category A for Florida technologists
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  Texas: Indirectly Related

  Accepted for Texas MRT renewal; up to 12 of your 24 hours may be indirectly related
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  We Report for You: Florida, Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire

  Completions are reported in the first week of each month for the previous month: Florida directly to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire to CE Broker. Your state license number must be entered in your dashboard for us to report your credits.
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  All other states

  Accepted

Applicable Disciplines

Learning Objectives

• 1Identify the bones and bony structures of the skull
• 2Describe the anatomy and function of the vertebral column
• 3Explain the structure and components of the thoracic cage
• 4Discuss the embryonic development of the axial skeleton

Course Outline

• •Overview of the Axial Skeletal System
• •Bones and Structures of the Skull
• •The Vertebral Column
• •The Thoracic Cage
• •Functions of the Axial Skeleton
• •Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton