Sonography Fundamentals Study Guide
Indication - correct answer ✔✔ a basis for an examination; a valid reason to perform a certain
test
Inferences - correct answer ✔✔ answers that are based on gained factual knowledge using
critical thinking
myelography - correct answer ✔✔ an x-ray procedure that utilizes a contrast agent to identify
abnormalities of the spinal cord
Acoustic Enhancement - correct answer ✔✔ area of brightness distal to weakly attenuating
reflectors; also known as posterior enhancement or through transmission
Anechoic - correct answer ✔✔ without echoes
Complex - correct answer ✔✔ a structure that has both fluid-filled and solid components
Echogenic - correct answer ✔✔ a structure that produces echoes; often used synonymously
with hyperechoic
Echogenicity - correct answer ✔✔ the number of echoes within a structure
Fortitude - correct answer ✔✔ strength of mind that allows someone to face difficult
circumstances with courage
heterogeneous - correct answer ✔✔ Of differing composition