Ultrasound Flashcards
1
Q
Inaudible, acoustic vibrations of high frequency that produce either thermal or non-thermal effects
A
Therapeutic ultrasound
2
Q
Ultrasound is what type of energy
A
acoustic
3
Q
What does ultrasound rely on? (physiologically)
A
Relies on molecular collision for transmission - collisions cause molecule displacement and a wave of vibration
