Spatial Resolution on PET Scanners Is Determined Primarily by

question 1

Multiple Choice

Spatial resolution on PET scanners is determined primarily by

• A)the collimator used and the size of the septa.
• B)the size of the crystals and their separation.
• C)the sensitivity of the system and the number of rings.
• D)the scatter correction and the accuracy of the attenuation correction.

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Definitions:

Azygous Vein

A vein running up the right side of the thoracic vertebral column that drains blood from the chest wall and upper limbs back to the heart.

Subscapular

Pertaining to beneath the scapula or shoulder blade, often referring to muscles or vessels in that area.

Caudal Vein

A term usually referring to a tail vein in laboratory animals, used for injections or sample collection.

Internal Iliac Vein

A vein located in the pelvis that drains blood from the lower abdomen and pelvis into the common iliac veins.