The Anode Heel Effect: Explained!

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In this video, I talk about the Anode Heel Effect, it’s influencing factors, what it means for us (implications), and how we can actually use it for our advantage. Enjoy!
⌚️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - X-Ray Tube Anatomy
1:24 - Anode Heel Effect
2:51 - Influencing Factors
6:38 - Implications
8:14 - Using It To Our Advantage
9:37 - Outro
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  • @gavangamingchannelbooyahga1314
    @gavangamingchannelbooyahga131426 күн бұрын

    Really helpfull

  • @user-on6ul5ke8b
    @user-on6ul5ke8b4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video!

  • @SahandHooshmand

    @SahandHooshmand

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 👍🏼

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  • @davevisser1
    @davevisser111 күн бұрын

    With the HBL hip projection, X-ray tube cathode-anode orientation is from anterior to posterior, while your intrinsic attenuation difference is cranial-caudal. So I don't see any benefit from the anode heel effect.