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What is the primary advantage of tomography over conventional X-ray imaging?
What is the primary advantage of tomography over conventional X-ray imaging?
What does the term 'tomos' in tomography specifically refer to?
What does the term 'tomos' in tomography specifically refer to?
Which of the following terms describes a type of CT imaging that captures multiple slices simultaneously?
Which of the following terms describes a type of CT imaging that captures multiple slices simultaneously?
What does the ‘Graphein’ part of the term tomography mean?
What does the ‘Graphein’ part of the term tomography mean?
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In the context of tomography, what does the acronym CAT stand for?
In the context of tomography, what does the acronym CAT stand for?
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Study Notes
X-ray Imaging Limitations
- Conventional X-rays project the entire body thickness onto a film, causing overlap and making structures hard to differentiate.
- This method loses depth information.
Tomography Definition
- Tomography is a non-invasive medical imaging technique using X-rays and computer processing.
- It creates tomographic slices (cross-sectional images) of the scanned area.
- Tomography combines "tomos" (slice) and "graphein" (to write).
- Tomography is defined as imaging an object by analyzing its slices.
CT Scanner Types
- CT stands for Computerized Axial Tomography.
- Spiral CT uses a unique scanning method.
- Multi-Slice/Multi-Detector CT uses multiple detectors to acquire images faster and with improved resolution.
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Explore the limitations of conventional X-rays and discover the advanced technology of tomography. This quiz covers the principles of X-ray imaging, types of CT scanners, and their applications in medical diagnostics. Test your knowledge and understanding of these critical imaging techniques.
