VM 704 (Radiology)- Concepts of Radiology

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What are the 5 types of opacities (from brightest to darkest) that are shown on radiographs?

  1. Metal

  2. Mineral

  3. Soft tissue/fluid

  4. Fat

  5. Air


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What is the definition of an orthogonal projection?

Multiple different views of radiographs taken to determine the location of an object.

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What is superimposition on radiographs?

When two objects are on top of each other when the view is taken.

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What does superimposition positioning cause on radiographs?

Summation (increased opacity)

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What are the 6 Roentgen signs that are commonly used to describe foreign objects on radiographs?

  1. Location

  2. Size

  3. Number

  4. Shape

  5. Opacity

  6. Margins