image acquiring Flashcards
1
Q
what are anatomical modalities?
A
the depict primary morphology
eg X-ray, CT, MRI, US
2
Q
what are functional modalities?
A
depict information on the metabolism of the underlying anatomy
eg SPECT, PET, functional MRI
3
Q
what are the three image planes?
A
- axial/transverse
- coronal
- sagittal
4
Q
how are images acquired?
A
images taken from several planes or sections build image over the ROI (region of interest)
