finals

Question 1

basic flat paddle that covers the whole of the area of the digital image receptor.

Answer 1

flat rigid paddle

Question 2

flat paddle that allows rotation against a spring resistance so that on compression the chest-wall edge of the plate will be higher than the nipple side.

Answer 2

tilting flat paddle

Question 3

plate is suitable for imaging smaller breasts where the full area of the image receptor is not required

Answer 3

sliding compression plate

Question 4

plate has a raised cylindrical area that applies extra compression force over a small area

Answer 4

spot compression plate

Question 5

different breast support table is used that raises the breast away from the plane of the image receptor by some 30 cm so that the image is geometrically magnified

Answer 5

magnification compression plate

Question 6

Various specialist compression plates may be required for biopsy systems where the plate has an aperture to accommodate the biopsy needle or device

Answer 6

biopsy compression plate