Overview of radiographic imaging techniques the x-ray tube producing x-rays characteristics of x-radiation imaging system - z-ray film, film holders and intensifying screens processing the radiograph technical factors in radiography overview of radiographic quality radiographic density radiographic contrast radiographic definition and distortion scatter radiation, filtration, and patient exposure control of scatter radiation - beam restriction control of scatter radiation - grids and air gap evaluation of radiographs - characteristic curve critique of the radiographic image preparation of radiographic exposure basics of a radiologica quality assurance process.