Across
- 2. flat plate containing a series of narrow vertical lead strips, used to reduce the amount of scatter radiation reaching the x-ray film
- 5. magnetic resonance imaging
- 8. high energy electromagnetic radiation capable of penetrating tissues and other substances
- 9. (2 words) the diffusion or deviation of x-rays produced by the medium through which the x-rays pass
- 11. the degree of perceptible difference between two color tones
- 12. Potter-Bucky diaphragm; a moving grid located beneath the table
Down
- 1. anything that decreases the quality of the radiograph resulting in difficult evaluation and interpretation
- 3. the degree of blackness of the radiograph
- 4. a device used to measure radiation exposure to personnel
- 5. milliamperes
- 6. device used to measure the thickness of anatomic parts
- 7. (2 words) mechanism consisting of an anode and a cathode in a vacuum that produces a controlled x-ray beam
- 10. digital radiography
- 13. kilovoltage peak