Questions and Answers
What causes acoustic enhancement in ultrasound imaging?
A structure that causes little or no attenuation of the ultrasound waves
What is acoustic impedance equal to?
The product of the density of the tissue and the speed of the ultrasound wave in the tissue
What is acoustic shadowing in ultrasound imaging?
The decreased echogenicity of tissues that lie behind a structure that causes marked attenuation of the ultrasound waves
What is the acoustic beam in ultrasound?
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What does acoustic impedance depend on?
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