Chapter 15 Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Collimator
A
a set of lead shutters at right angles to one another that move in opposing pairs
2
Q
Penumbra
A
a geometric unsharpness around the periphery of the image
3
Q
Positive beam limitation (PBL) device
A
an automatic collimator that adjusts to the size and placement of the cassette