Exam (elaborations)
Computed Tomography questions with correct answers rated 100%.
- Course
- Institution
Computed Tomography questions with correct answers rated 100%.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
Computed Tomography questions with correct answers rated 100%.Computed Tomography (CT) ANS - Images produced are transracial or transverse. Perpendicular to long axis of body
Axial Tomography ANS - Conventional tomography. Plane of the image was parallel to the long axis of the body
Gantry ANS - The part of the CT scanner that houses the x-ray tube, cooling system, detector assembly, and data acquisition system (DAS).
Hounsfield Unit ANS - The CT number. Numeric information contained in each pixel. Related to the x-ray
attenuation coefficient of the tissue contained in the voxel.
CT number for different tissues ANS - 0 : indicates water
+1000 to +3000 : dense bones -1000 : air -100 : fat +40 : gray matter
Translation ANS - When a source detector assembly makes one sweep across the patient/internal structure
Image Matrix ANS - An arrangement of cells in rows and columns. Current matrices are 512x512
Axial ANS - Represents transverse or horizontal plane. Divides body into superior and inferior portions. Viewed looking from feet up to head. Anterior aspect of the patient is at the top of the image
Coronal ANS - Longitudinal plane dividing body into anterior and posterior portions. Viewed similar to conventional radiographs
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Professorkaylee. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
78629 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now