X-ray measurement assisting tool
AssigneeHitachi, Ltd.
InventorTakahiro Miyamoto
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Abstract
This assisting tool is a multi-functional tool that is used in X-ray measurements of a subject. The multi-functionality is achieved by using the outer form and the inner structure of the tool in combination. More specifically, this assisting tool has two inclined surfaces that constitute the outer form. By inserting this assisting tool under the two legs, the two legs can be kept in a posture in which the knees are bent. The side end structure that constitutes the outer form keeps the two feet in a twisted state. A measurement chamber that constitutes the inner structure is for measuring the forearm.
Claims14
An X-ray measurement supporting tool, comprising:
- an outer form that maintains, when a first bone part of a subject is to be measured, a first limb of the subject in a first orientation;
- and
- an inner structure that maintains, when a second bone part of the subject is to be measured, a second limb of the subject in a second orientation.
An X-ray measurement supporting tool, comprising:
- a first outer form that maintains, when a lumbar spine of a subject is to be measured, a lower limb of the subject in a knee-bent orientation;
- a second outer form that maintains, when a femur of the subject is to be measured, the lower limb of the subject in a twisted orientation;
- and
- an inner structure that maintains, when an antebrachial bone of the subject is to be measured, a forearm of the subject in a horizontal orientation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.