The purpose of CT- scanning Flashcards

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A cross section of the body is scanned by rotating x-ray beam around it

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The intensity reduction caused by each slice is measured

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A computer carriers out a mathematical analysis of data and a 3-d image is produced

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Difference Between x ray and CT scanning

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x-rays image is flat and does not give impression of depth whereas CT-scanning is 3D and can be rotated and viewed from any angle

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