Technical Background There are 3 main parts involved to create an x-ray image:
- Generate a beam of x-rays from an x-ray tube.
- Project x-rays toward an object with a detector behind.
- Remaining x-rays pass through the object and are absorbed by the detector.
- Some x-rays are absorbed by the object, dependent on its density and structural composition.
- Generate image from detector (either digital or photographic film).
Q: Where on this image have x-rays passed through the body to the greatest degree? Most: Lungs | Least: Bones
