anode heel effect

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anode heel effect

variation in x-ray intensity along the longitudinal tube axis

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which side of the x-ray tube has less intensity?

anode side

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what is the heel effect more apparent with?

smaller anode angles

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TRUE or FALSE: motion is the biggest enemy of radiographic quality

TRUE

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factors that minimize motion (5)

  • patient instructions

  • immobilization devices

  • tape

  • respiration

  • short exposure times