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Slides to be projected to the class or a small group to introduce or reinforce major diagnostic images used in healthcare. Slides are prepared so the image and some background about the type of diagnostic image are on the intial slide, and the answer will appear when clicked. This is an editable slideshow so you can remove the answers or adjust how you present this activity to your students. Image types included: X-RayMRICT/CATUltrasound

This is a 10-question activity to assess student's ability to identify the type of fracture and the bone that has been fractured by using real X-ray images. I typically use this as an assessment after they have already been assessed on identifying major bones and the class has practiced identifying fractures together and on their own. However, this could be used as a formative assignment during the process rather than a summative assessment. Included: Interactive slide versionPeardeck versionA

This is a great way to introduce the cranial nerves. It is hands on and very engaging. Some materials are required to complete this activity, but many can be reused each year. Included in this activity: Station directions sheets with visuals (ideally print in color for detailed images)Notes and observations sheet to complete during stationsPotential formative or practice sheet for identifying functions of cranial nerves (next day activity)These stations can be completed in one 90 minute class, a

While learning the skeletal system and identifying various bones of the human body, I use this activity to reinforce the information and assess their ability to identify real images of bones. I typically use this as a formative assignment after practice as a class, but this could also be used as a summative assessment in certain circumstances.