The x-ray tube head moves around the back of the patient while the cassette with image receptor moves around the front

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE
Explanation: The x-ray tube head moves around the back of the patient while the cassette with image receptor moves around the front. The x-ray beam strikes the patient's tissues from the back of the head.

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