Which one of these statements is true?
A)The thickest portion of the wedge filter is placed over the densest part of the patient.
B)The thickest portion of the wedge filter is placed over the less dense part of the patient.
C)The thinnest portion of the wedge filter is placed over the less dense part of the patient.
D)A Thoraeus filter is recommended for radiography of very thick body parts..

Question

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The thickest portion of the wedge filter is placed over the less dense part of the patient to even out the exposure across the image by compensating for the varying densities within the body part being imaged. This helps in achieving a uniform density and contrast in the final radiographic image.

Which One of These Statements Is True