MASS ATTENUATION COEFFICIENTS, QUANTITIES AND UNITS FOR USE IN BONE-MINERAL DETERMINATIONS

被引:35
作者
JONSON, R
机构
[1] Radiation Physics Section, Department of Clinical Physiology, Norra Alvsborgs Länssjukhus, Trollhättan
关键词
BONE DENSITOMETRY; BONE MINERAL CONTENT; MASS ATTENUATION COEFFICIENTS; UNITS;
D O I
10.1007/BF01623381
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Theoretically determined mass attenuation coefficients for different bone mineral substitute materials together with values for water and fat are tabulated. The use of hydroxyapatite as a synonym for bone mineral is proposed. The abbreviation BMA (bone mineral areal mass) is suggested for use in conjunction with the unit g/cm2. Suggestions are also made for other quantities and units for use in reports of bone mineral measurements.
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