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1.Anode

Positive side of the x-ray tube

2.Target area

Portion of anode where high-voltage electron stream will hit

3.Electron beam

Beam of electrons from the filament circuit

4.Effective focal

The spot projected whos size is dependent on the angle of the anode

spot

Anode Heel Effect: The anode heel effect is a process that happens when the electrons hit the
back angle of the anode, absorbing, and making it a less strong electron beam on the anode
side than the cathode side due to the absorption.
-the bigger the angle, the less heel effect occurs
-beam is shorter distance from object, the greater the resolution
-caused by line-focus
-most electrons emitted between 45 and 90 degree angles
Line Focus Principle: The line focus principle is a principle used to reduce the effective area of
the focal spot. The relationship between the angle of the anode and the focal spot is directly
proportional.

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References
1. Carlton, R. R., Adler, A. M., & Frank, E. D. (2006). Principles of radiographic imaging: An
art and a science. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

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