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Concept of radiation protection that states that all exposures should be kept as low as reasonably.

The negative electrode in the x-ray tube.

X-ray at center of beam.

Differences in degrees of blackness on a radiograph.

The portion of the x-ray unit that contains the master switch, the indicator light, the selector buttons, and the exposure button.

The overall darkness or blackness of a radiograph.

Change in the size of an image on a radiograph caused by incorrect vertical angulation.

Flexible arm that is attached to the x-ray tubehead.

A small round opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass; plural, foramina

Process by which electrons are removed from atoms, causing the harmful effects of radiation in humans.

Highest voltage of radiograph tube used during a radiograph exposure.

Time between exposure to ionizing radiation and appearance of symptoms.

Device used to protect the reproductive and blood-formaing tissues from scatter radiation.

The strongest and most obvious muscle of mastication.

One one-thousandth (1/1000) of an ampere, a unit of measurement used to describe the intensity of an electrical current.

Forms of waves of energy emission through space or material.

A form of secondary radiation that occurs when an x-ray beam has been deflected from its path by interaction with matter.

Joint on each side of the head that allows for movement of the mandible.

The part of the x-ray unit that contains the x-ray tube, thr high-voltage and low-voltage transformers, and insulating oil.

The process of the maxillary bones that extends upward to articulate with the zygomatic bone.