Radiographic Terms Flashcards
1
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An image of a patient’s anatomic part(s), as produced by the action of x-rays on an image receptor.
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Radiograph
2
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The process and procedures of producing a radiograph.
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Radiography
3
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The device that captures the radiographic image that exits the patient; refers to both film-screen cassettes and digital acquisition devices.
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Image receptors (IR)
4
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Refers to the center-most portion of the x-ray beam emitted from the x-ray tube
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Central ray (CR)
