Apparatus for measuring density of vertebrae or the like

Details Apparatus for measuring density of vertebrae or the like Apparatus for measuring density of vertebrae or the like

1986-11-10

1989-07-04

Fields, Carolyn E.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Accessory

Object holder or support

378209, H05G 102

Patent

active

048457477

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for measuring the density of vertebrae or the like, comprises gamma ray emission means for emitting gamma rays within a predetermined target area; detecting means for detecting the gamma rays passing through the target area; and rotatable positioning means between the emission means and the detecting means for supporting a subject and exposing the subject to the gamma rays in the target area at a plurality of different angles.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1442027 (1923-01-01), Levenson
patent: 3585386 (1971-06-01), Horton
patent: 4229656 (1980-10-01), Iversen et al.

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