Anatomy 1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is medical imaging used for?
A
Recognize abnormalities such as congenital anomalies, tumors, and fractures
2
Q
Conventional radiography
A
Also known as X ray
3
Q
What bone absorbs more x rays?
A
A denser one (rib) (dense bones are dark on x ray)
4
Q
Radiolucency
A
Less dense bone
5
Q
Computerized tomography
A
Uses x rays in construction of 2D or 3D images
6
Q
What determines the amount of radiation absorbed in computerized tomography?
A
The amount of fat, bone, and water in each element
7
Q
Ultrasonography
A
Allows visualization of movement and blood flow in real time without use of radiation
8
Q
MRI
A
Provides the greatest structural differentiation
9
Q
Positron emission tomography
A
Utilized to evaluate physiologic function on a dynamic basis
