A shield that attaches to the x-ray tube that can be positioned within the primary beam, but does not come into contact with the patient, is known as a:
flat shield
contact shield
contour shield
shadow shield
shadow shield
Rationale: Shadow shields have a piece of leaded material attached to an arm that can be attached to the tube head. The material will cast a shadow as adjusted to correct anatomic location.
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