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1. Real-time 4D imaging simultaneously visualises three orthogonal planes. Which three planes are displayed?
Axial, sagittal, and oblique A-plane (longitudinal/sagittal), B-plane (transverse), and C-plane (coronal) Coronal, parasagittal, and axial Transverse, oblique, and longitudinal
2. What is the maximum volume acquisition rate achievable in 4D imaging, and what does this rate enable clinically?
Up to 5 volumes/second, enabling standard grey-scale review Up to 10 volumes/second, enabling slow-motion fetal analysis 20 volumes/second, enabling continuous live 3D visualisation of fetal movement Up to 50 volumes/second, enabling cardiac gating without STIC
3. What is the function of the volume box in 4D acquisition, and what happens to structures that fall outside it?
The volume box sets the focal depth — structures outside receive less gain Volume box defines the region of interest; structures outside it are excluded The volume box applies a color overlay to selected anatomy The volume box determines the Doppler sample gate position
4. What is the relationship between sweep (scanning) speed and image resolution in 3D/4D volume acquisition?
Faster sweep speed captures more 2D slices and yields higher resolution Sweep speed has no measurable effect on spatial resolution Slower speed maximises number of 2D slices captured, yielding higher resolution Resolution is determined solely by transducer frequency, not sweep speed
5. How does increasing the volume box size affect acquisition time and volume rate in 4D imaging?
A larger volume box shortens acquisition time and increases volume rate A larger volume box has no effect on frame rate if sweep speed is constant A larger volume box requires a longer acquisition time & a lower volume rate A larger volume box improves resolution because more anatomy is sampled
6. What distinguishes a voxel from a pixel, and why is the voxel concept essential in 3D/4D imaging?
A pixel is a 3D data unit; a voxel is a 2D display element Pixel = smallest element of a 2D image; voxel = smallest unit in 3D/4D Volume Pixel and voxel are interchangeable terms in ultrasound imaging A voxel refers to a Doppler signal unit; a pixel refers to greyscale data
7. Is 4D ultrasound a true real-time imaging technique? What accounts for any delay observed?
Yes — volumes are displayed instantaneously with zero processing latency No — there is always a slight delay No — the delay is due to network transmission between the probe & the monitor Yes — modern 4D systems achieve zero-latency display at higher frame rate
8. Describe the fundamental trade-off between volume rate and image resolution in 4D imaging.
Higher volume rates produce higher resolution because the probe sweeps faster Volume rate & resolution are independent parameters Higher volume rates produce lower resolution Resolution is fixed by transducer frequency and is unaffected by volume rate
9. Before initiating 3D or 4D acquisition, what is the single most important prerequisite for achieving a high-quality volume dataset?
Selecting the correct rendering mode (surface, transparent, or inversion) Maximising the volume box size to capture the full fetal anatomy Optimising 2D image quality before volume acquisition is initiated Setting the volume rate to maximum to capture more frames
10. When anechoic regions such as cysts are poorly visualised within a 3D/4D volume, what parameter adjustment improves their contrast against surrounding tissue?
Reduce depth to bring the structure closer to the focal zone Increase sweep speed to capture more frames through the anechoic region Increase gain to enhance the contrast Switch to a lower-frequency transducer to improve penetration through the cyst