Digital Intro
A numeric representation of the the x-ray intensities that are transmitted throught the patient
The intensity of light that represents the individuals pixels in the image on the monitor
What is brightness?
The dense fibrous membrane that covers bone
What is periosteum?
Opposite of adduction
What is abduction?
When do we x-ray each other?
What is never?
A systematic application of highly complex mathematical formulas
What is algorithm?
The recorded sharpness or detail of structures on the image
What is spatial resolution?
Portion of bone responsible for the production of red blood cells
What is spongy or cancellous?
Opposite of retraction
What is protraction?
When do we correct a technologist in clinic
What is never?
Controls the number of x-rays produced
What is milliamperage(mA)?
The difference in brightness between light and dark areas of an image
What is contrast?
The patella is an example of this kind of bone
What is sesamoid?
Opposite of caudad
What is cephalic?
When do we wear our full clinical uniform for the first time
What is September 13th?
Controls the penetrating power of the x-rays
What is kilovolt(kV)?
The misrepresentation of object size or shape as projected onto radiographic recording media
What is distortion?
This body position is often used to insert a rectal enema tip prior to a barium enema study
What is Modified Sims?
Opposite of deep
What is superficial?
When do we have our first test scheduled?
What is tomorrow?
Absorbs scatter radiation; a component in the table bucky/wall bucky
What is a grid?
Key in verifying that acceptable quality digital radiographic images have been obtained with the least possible dose to the patient
What is checking the exposure indicator or deviation index?
Body position in which the long axis of the body is angled in relationship to the IR rather than the central ray
What is lordotic?
Opposite of submentovertical
What is verticosubmental?
When do we communicate professionally
What is always?