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Computer Tomography References

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What does the term 'tomography' refer to?

The ability to view an anatomic section or slice through the body (correct)

The process of utilizing x-ray technology

The development of newer model scanners

The common reference to older scanning systems

What was common to refer to older scanning systems as?

Computed Tomography

Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT scan) (correct)

Transverse plane imaging

Utilization of x-ray technology

What technology does Computed Tomography utilize?

Ultrasound technology

X-ray technology (correct)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Computed axial technology

Why has the word 'axial' been dropped from the name of current CT systems?

Newer model scanners offer options beyond just the transverse plane Signup and view all the answers

What did all early scanners produce?

Axial cuts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Tomography = The ability to view an anatomic section or slice through the body Computed Tomography = Utilizes x-ray technology Axial cuts = Produced by all early scanners CAT scan = Commonly referred to older scanning systems Signup and view all the answers