Medical Physics · Summer Term
Ultrasound Imaging
Students will explore the principles of ultrasound generation and detection, and its applications in medical diagnosis.
Key Questions
- Explain how ultrasound waves are used to create images of internal body structures.
- Analyze the factors that affect the resolution and penetration depth of ultrasound scans.
- Compare the safety considerations of ultrasound with those of X-ray imaging.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Physics - Medical PhysicsA-Level: Physics - Imaging
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Medical Physics
Period: Summer Term
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