Section Thickness Artifact Is a Result of ________

question 50

Multiple Choice

Section thickness artifact is a result of ________.

• A) interference
• B) pulse length
• C) finite speed of sound in soft tissue
• D) beam width perpendicular to scan plane

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Definitions:

Synostosis

The fusion of two bones into a single undivided bone, often occurring naturally in the course of aging.

Suture

Junction between flat bones of the skull.

Symphysis

A joint in which the bones are connected by fibrocartilage, allowing for limited movement, such as the pubic symphysis.

Sacroiliac Joint

A joint located between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis, which acts as a shock absorber and plays a key role in walking and movement.