1.
Limits or narrows the primary X-ray beam and reduces scatter radiation.
2.
Negative side of the X-ray tube that contains the tungsten filament and produces electrons when heated.
3.
Positive side of the X-ray tube that contains the tungsten target.
4.
Supplies and controls the electrical power needed to produce X-rays.
5.
Tray located beneath the radiographic tabletop that holds the grid and image receptor.
6.
Device that absorbs scatter radiation and prevents scatter from reaching the image receptor.
7.
Kilovoltage peak; controls the speed and energy of electrons and determines the penetrating ability of the X-ray beam.
8.
Controls the electrical current through the cathode filament and the quantity of X-rays produced.
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Overall degree of darkness on a radiographic image.
10.
Difference in radiographic density between two adjacent areas of a radiograph.
11.
Degree of sharpness or clarity of the structures seen on a radiograph.
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Misrepresentation of the size or shape of an object on a radiographic image.
13.
Any unwanted radiographic density or image feature that can mimic disease, hide pathology, or reduce diagnostic quality.
14.
Device worn by personnel to measure and monitor occupational radiation exposure.
15.
Secondary radiation produced when the primary X-ray beam interacts with matter and changes direction.
16.
“As Low As Reasonably Achievable”; the principle used to minimize radiation exposure.
17.
Instrument used to measure the thickness of the body part being radiographed, typically at its thickest point.
18.
Describes the path the X-ray beam travels through the patient to the image receptor.
19.
Directional term meaning toward the underside or belly of the animal.
20.
Directional term meaning toward the back of the animal.
