3D Heel Phantom
For DXA Scanners

Tissue Equivalent, Variable Calcaneal Densities


Model 027

Features
• Foot with soft tissue which simulates muscle
• 5 calcaneal inserts which simulate H2O
• 5 calcaneal inserts which simulate
  200 mg/cm3 density in H2O matrix




The Model 027 includes 10 calcaneal inserts of varying mineral densities which permit examination of the calcaneus.

The foot itself is made of epoxy resin to simulate muscle soft-tissue.

Phantom is tissue equivalent at diagnostic x-ray energies.



MATERIAL:
Epoxy Resin


AREA OF INSERT SIDE PROJECTION:
9.35± .1 cm2

THICKNESS OF EACH INSERT:
5 mm

BONE INSERT DENSITY:
200 mg/cm3