Mass attenuation coefficients, quantities and units for use in bone mineral determinations.
Theoretically determined mass attenuation coefficients for different bone mineral substitute materials together with values for water and fat are tabulated. The use of hydroxyapatite as a synonym for bone mineral is proposed. The abbreviation BMA (bone mineral areal mass) is suggested for use in conjunction with the unit g/cm2. Suggestions are also made for other quantities and units for use in reports of bone mineral measurements.
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Department of Clinical Physiology, Norra Alvsborgs Länssjukhus, Trollhättan, Sweden.
D015519:Bone Density; D003720:Densitometry; D008954:Models, Biological; D008962:Models, Theoretical