Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
Lucent and opaque
A
Lucent is not blocking the x-rays and opaque blocks them
2
Q
How does a barium study help you figure out whats going on in this image?
A
It coats the lining of the gut with barium. Smooth contrast shows normal esophagus, rough contrast shows esophageal cancer.
3
Q
What are the three body planes?
A
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4
Q
What shows up dark in ultrasound imaging?
A
Fluid
5
Q
What are the correct terms for CT contrast?
A
Attenuation. High attenuation is light and low attenuation is dark.
6
Q
What are the correct terms for MRI contrast?
A
Signal intensity. Hyperintense = bright, hypo intense = dark
7
Q
T1
A
Fat and blood is brightest
8
Q
T2
A
Water is brightest
