title: [The development of SPA bone densitometry for heel bone].
abstract: The design principles of a bone densitometer for heel bone based on SPA are introduced here, which include the principles of mechanical system and control system. The main technical index and advantages of the device have also been discussed in the paper.
authors.affiliation: Shanghai Medical Instrumentation College.
authors.forename: Z Y
authors.initials: ZY
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Q L
authors.initials: QL
authors.lastname: Deng
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hu
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000502:physiology*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans