System Components and Function

This entry describes mammography system components including X ray tube detector assembly compression paddles and positioning aids. It explains how each component contributes to image formation and how hardware choices affect spatial resolution contrast and dose.

Image Acquisition Concepts

Accessible explanations of exposure factors target filter combinations automatic exposure control and how breast composition and thickness influence technique selection and image quality.

Routine Equipment Checks

A practical checklist for daily weekly and monthly equipment checks students should observe or perform during clinical rotations including detector calibration phantom imaging compression force verification and image quality scoring and how to record results and escalate anomalies.