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Mass attenuation coefficients, quantities and units for use in bone mineral determinations
1Department of Clinical Physiology, Norra Alvsborgs Länssjukhus, Trollhättan, Sweden.
Abstract:
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.