key points of medical imaging principles
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Full name of the various imaging modalities【w1_p51】
US(Ultrasound), X-ray(X-radiation), CT(computed Tomography), PET(positron Emission Tomography) and MRI(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) -
Acoustic impedance – compare between different mediums 【w1_p61】
Medium Acoustic Impedance (kg/(m2 . s)) Air 429 Water 1.5 × 1 0 6 1.5 \times10^6 1.5×106 Blood 1.66 × 1 0 6 1.66 \times10^6 1.66×106 Fat 1.34 × 1 0 6 1.34 \times10^6 1.34×10