RAD 120 - Ch 29 Distortion - Key Terms

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Caudad:

longitudinal angulation in which the tube is angled toward the patient's feet

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Cephalad:

longitudinal angulation in which the tube is angled toward the patient's head

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Distortion:

one of the geometric properties affecting radiographic image quality; a misrepresentation of the size and shape of the structures being examined

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Elongation:

projection of an object, making it appear longer than it really is

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Foreshortening:

projection of an object, making it appear shorter than it really is