x-ray physics and safety
The glass enclosure within the X-Ray unit that houses the cathode and anode.
What is the X-ray tube?
The directional term is used only for the head, which means "towards the nose."
What is rostral?
This is the minimum number of views in two different angles that should be taken per area being imaged.
What are two views?
What must be included in a radiograph of any long bone.
What are the joints above and below the bone?
The imaging modality that uses sound waves to create real-time images
What is ultrasound?
This metal is within all PPE that should be worn while taking X-rays. (ex. approns, gloves, thyroid shield, etc.)
What is lead
This term refers to the area closest to the beam.
What is proximal?
This specific thoracic view is preferred for viewing the heart and requires the patient to be in ventral recumbency.
What is Dorsoventral (DV) thorax?
When radiographing a long bone, this is the area where the caliper measurement should be taken to determine exposure settings.
What is the widest part of the area being radiographed?
The two oblique views used for routine imaging of the equine forelimb.
What are Dorsal lateral-palmarodistomedial oblique (DLPMO) and Dorsal medial-palmarodistolateral oblique (DMPLO)?
The device that measures the cumulative dose of radiation an individual is exposed to.
What is a dosimeter?
The directional term meaning "towards the tail."
What is caudal?
The phase of respiration in which a thoracic radiograph should be taken to ensure maximum lung expansion.
What is peak inspiration?
When radiographing the carpus, the central ray is directed at the center of this joint.
What is the carpal joint?
This is the alternative name for the probe used on an ultrasound machine.
What is a transducer?
The component of the X-Ray unit accelerates electrons towards the target.
What is the cathode?
This term describes the caudal or back portion of the front legs (distal to the carpus).
What is palmar?
In an abdominal lateral view of a cat, the central ray should be two finger widths caudal to this specific rib.
What is the 13th rib?
The two structures that must be centered over the trochlear groove when performing a VD extended leg view of the pelvis.
What are the patellae?
The imaging modality that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of soft tissue.
What is MRI?
This apparatus is located underneath the table and is responsible for providing the necessary voltage to the X-Ray tube.
What is the High-voltage transformer?
This term describes the front surface of a hindlimb distal to the tarsus.
What is dorsal?
This exposure setting primarily controls the contrast and the shades of gray on the final image.
What is kVp?
This is the standard view required for diagnosis and certification by the OFA.
What is the VD extended hip view?
The two substances that can be used for contrast in a Retrograde cystography to evaluate the bladder.
What are water-soluble nonionic organic iodine and nitrous oxide?