CT Anatomy Thorax 03/02 Flashcards
1
Q
What does white matter mean on a CT scan?
A
High density and/or atomic number
2
Q
Give 3 examples of what could show up white on a CT scan
A
Bone
Cartilage
Hip implants
3
Q
What does black matter mean on a CT scan?
A
Low density and/or atomic number
4
Q
Give 4 examples of what could show up black on a CT scan
A
Air (respiratory passages)
Lungs (spongy tissue)
Sinuses in bones
Bowel gas
5
Q
What does grey matter mean on a CT scan?
A
Density and/or atomic number between bone and air
6
Q
Darkest to lightest grey shade order
A
Fat (very low density) Water/urine/blood Nervous tissue Organs of the body Muscle
