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This online course supplement enhances understanding of anatomy and positioning by providing a well-developed range of media-rich assets, such as animations with audio narrations and interactive activities and exercises. Used in conjunction with Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions & Radiologic Procedures, it offers greater learning opportunities than just the text and workbook can offer, while accommodating diverse learning styles and circumstances. For student savings, this online companion is also available as a package with the text and workbook.<br><br><ul><li>New modules are added to cover all areas of the body, and some online support is provided for all chapters in Volumes 1 and 2 of Merrill's Atlas.</li><li>Problem-based learning promotes critical thinking skills that will be needed in the clinical setting.</li><li>A wide range of auditory and visual elements amplify text content, synthesize concepts presented in the text, provide multiple activities for reinforcement of learning, and demonstrate the practical application of anatomy and positioning.</li><li>Animations and slide shows with audio narration demonstrate positioning procedures.</li><li>Course management tools provide real-time chat, class calendar, e-mail connections, bulletin board, digital dropbox, discussion boards, instructor syllabus, gradebook, etc.</li><li>Exams are automatically graded and reported to instructor's gradebook.</li><li>Unique interactive exercises reinforce learning with case studies, film evaluations, and a variety of interactive exercises, including matching, multiple choice with rationales, labeling, and short answer.</li><li>Anatomy and articulation review includes assigned readings from the text, followed by self-assessment labeling exercises.</li><li>Pre- and post-testing feature offers self-assessment quiz for students to evaluate their own learning needs before taking the exam.</li><li>Special Situations cover unique situations frequently encountered in the cli