Anatomic Visualization using Medical Imaging Technologies

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to medical imaging technologies and their functionalities.

X-ray

A medical imaging technique that uses radiation to view the internal structures of the body.

Contrast fluid

A substance used during imaging procedures to enhance the visibility of specific areas, such as blood vessels.

Fluoroscopy

An imaging technique that uses a continuous x-ray beam to create real-time moving images of the internal structures.

Interventional Radiology

A medical specialty that uses imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures.

Computed Tomography (CT)

An imaging technique that combines a series of x-ray images taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

An imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to visualize internal structures without x-ray radiation.

T1 Weighted MRI

A type of MRI that provides contrast between fat and water, making fat appear bright and fluid appear dark.

T2 Weighted MRI

A type of MRI that provides contrast useful for detecting inflammation, where fluid appears light and fat appears gray.

PACS Viewer

Picture Archiving and Communication System; software used to store and view medical images.

DICOM format

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine; the standard format for handling, storing, and transmitting medical images.

Functional MRI (fMRI)

A specialized MRI technique used to measure and visualize brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

An imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to study metabolic processes in the body, often used for cancer detection.

3D Volume Model

A three-dimensional representation built from stacking 2D imaging slices to visualize anatomical structures.

Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)

A form of MRI that maps the diffusion of water in brain tissues, typically used to visualize and analyze white matter.

Segmentation

The process of isolating and defining specific anatomical structures in imaging data for analysis or modeling.