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What is the primary advantage of a ceiling support system in an x-ray tube?
What is the primary advantage of a ceiling support system in an x-ray tube?
- It increases the speed of the x-ray tube movement
- It reduces the weight of the x-ray tube housing
- It allows for more precise control of the x-ray beam
- It enables both longitudinal and transverse travel of the x-ray tube (correct)
What is the purpose of the telescoping column in the ceiling support system?
What is the purpose of the telescoping column in the ceiling support system?
- To increase the power of the x-ray tube
- To stabilize the x-ray tube housing
- To adjust the angle of the x-ray beam
- To adjust the SID (Source to Image Distance) (correct)
How many sets of ceiling-mounted rails make up the ceiling support system?
How many sets of ceiling-mounted rails make up the ceiling support system?
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 2 (correct)
What is the orientation of the two sets of ceiling-mounted rails in the ceiling support system?
What is the orientation of the two sets of ceiling-mounted rails in the ceiling support system?
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What is attached to the rails in the ceiling support system?
What is attached to the rails in the ceiling support system?
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Study Notes
Ceiling Support System
- Consists of 2 perpendicular sets of ceiling-mounted rails
- Enables both longitudinal and transverse travel of the x-ray tube
- Features a telescoping column that attaches the x-ray tube housing to the rails
- Allows for adjustment of Source-to-Image Distance (SID)
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Learn about the ceiling-mounted rail system that supports x-ray tubes, enabling flexible movement and adjustment of the Source-to-Image Distance. Understand the key components and features of this medical imaging technology.
