Across
- 7. Transmit light evenly through a specially produced glass in order to visualize and interpret radiographic images
- 8. laying patient on its side is known as ______ recumbency
- 9. as low as reasonably achievable
- 10. laying the patient on its stomach is known as ______ recumbency
- 11. What does mAs stand for
- 13. radiation that is created by the photon stream outside the actual focal spot
- 15. ______ may also be used to reduce or eliminate the effect of scattered and secondary radiation distortion when foreshortening or elongation of a body part due to angulation of the body part, x-ray receptor, or x-ray tube
- 16. the portion of the x-ray image that is sharp and clearly collimated
- 17. two types of protective gear, leaded ______ and ______
Down
- 1. 5 Basic Densities(add commas)
- 2. what is an alternative method of developing a variable kV technique chart
- 3. the outside edge or shadow where the film has been imperfectly collimated
- 4. what does kV stand for
- 5. thickest part of the area of interest toward the cathode side = most penetrating x-rays can assist in proper exposure
- 6. outline of the heat in the x-ray is known as ______
- 12. A special heat-resistant glass enclosure that houses a cathode and an anode
- 14. what separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
- 15. ______ is another factor in patient motion, which in some cases may be useful when imaging a particular body part that is obscured by overlying anatomical structures.