Curated OER
Tomography
In this tomography worksheet, students read about how tomography is used to help oceanographers learn more about the Earth's surface below the ocean. Students complete 3 short answer questions based on the reading.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans: Projecting Shadows
This page and the three pages which follow discuss how X-ray technology can be used to produce an image of the human body. Discussion is understandable and highly intriguing. Several interactive animations allow the visitor to explore...
WebMD
Medicine Net: Computerized Axial Tomography
This site from MedicineNet.com gives a CAT Scan description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thoughrough explanation of the process is provided.
Other
Harvard Med School: Computed Tomography (Ct)
On this Harvard Medical School site, an overview, details, and CAT Scan FAQs are also presented here.
National Academy of Engineering
Health Technologies Timeline
Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans
This highly interactive animated site does a thorough job describing CAT scans. You can even produce your own CAT scan with one of the simulations.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans
A CAT Scan is compared to cutting up a fruitcake on this basic, yet interesting site. This description of CAT Scans is intended for a younger audience and also offers links to the visible human project.
Other
American Mathematical Society: The Mathematical Cat Scan
Diagrams and discussion of the "collection of 1-dimensional records" that make up a CAT scan.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Robert Ledley: Diagnostic X Ray System/cat Scan
Read about the inventor of the CAT Scan, Robert S. Ledley. This site includes a brief bio and information on the invention's impact on the medical world and patients.