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F

the distance between the focal spot in the tube head and the X-ray film on the table. Usually 75-100 cm.

the offspring produced from a parental cross, denoted as F1 in genetic notation

a chemical used in radiographic processing, which dissolves unexposed silver bromide crystals and causes the film's emulsion to harden

long cell appendages used for locomotion in some micro-organisms. Singular - flagellum.

a flexible structure which contains intensifying screens and X-ray film

imaging technique that uses X-rays to view real-time images

the actual small area on the target that the electrons hit

a grid where the lead strips are progressively more angled towards the edges

a structure located at the cathode in the tubehead, made of molybdenum, which focuses the electron beam towards the anode

an overall appearance of grey on a radiograph which decreases contrast