The Adult Head (Dynamic) phantom is visible on Ultrasound, MRI, and X-Ray/CT scans. This head phantom can also be utilized for angiography training and applications. The brain parenchyma is made of an ultra-soft polyurethane-based material that mimics soft tissue, and its anatomical shape was created based on the MRI scan of a human brain. The materials used to build this phantom are stable with time, and they do not dry out. The skull bone has a realistic three-layered structure with an inner diploe layer. This phantom can be used with Barium-sulfate, Iodine-based, Gadolinium-based, Microbubble, and Iron Oxide-based contrast mediums.
In terms of MRI applications, the phantom tissues have realistic T2 relaxation time values, which makes this product the best fit for any T2-weighted MRI imaging methods. Very good results can also be achieved with Proton Density imaging methods. The phantom can be still imaged with T1-weighted methods, but the T1 values are less realistic, and they are within the range of about 100 ms.
The phantom comprises realistic blood vessels which can be filled with any commonly used blood-mimicking fluid with or without a contrast agent.
Note: For best results, prior to imaging the phantom, please fill the blood vessels with water or chosen contrast agent.
Anatomy:
Skull based on the CT Scan of a Human Head
Realistic Brain Parenchyma (Grey Matter)
Complex Brain Vessels Incorporated Circle of Willis
One Bifurcation
One Stenosis
Two Aneurysms
Vessels Connected with the Neck
Acoustically Correct Skin Mimicking Material
Technical Properties:
Type of Tissue | Sound Velocity [m/s] | Density [g/cm³] | Hardness [Shore 00] | T2 [ms] | Speckles | Attenuation Measured at 2.25 MHz [dB/cm] |
Cortical Bone | 3000 ± 30 | 2.31 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.4 ± 0.3 |
Trabecular Bone | 2800 ± 50 | 2.03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21 ± 2 |
Brain Matter | 1400 ± 10 | 0.99 | 20 | 70 | YES | 1.0 ± 0.2 |
Brain White Matter | 1400 ± 10 | 1.01 | 35 | 60 | YES | 1.3 ± 0.2 |
Skin Tissue | 1400 ± 10 | 1.02 | 60 | 50 | NO | 1.7 ± 0.2 |
Thermal Properties of Bone-Mimicking Tissue | |||||
Thermal Conductivity | Volumetric Specific Heat Capacity | Thermal Diffusivity | Thermal Resistivity | Specific Heat | Speed of Sound |
0.776 W/ m K | 1.040 MJ/ m^3 K | 0.746 mm^2/ s | 1.289 m K/ W | 0.978 J/ g Deg Celsius | 3070 m/s |
HU Values of the Tissue Mimicking Materials | ||
S.No. | Tissue Type | HU Value (average) |
1 | Brain Tissue | -25 |
2 | Trabecular Bone | 800 |
3 | Cortical Bone | 1300 |
4 | Skin Tissue | -25 |
Add-ons (Optional):
Included in Order:
Adult Head (Dynamic) Phantom
User Manual/Assembly Instructions
2-Year Warranty & Unlimited Customer Service
Hard Carry Case
Size & Weight:
Phantom:
Size: 12 x 9 x 7 Inches, Weight: 17 Lbs (approx.).
Shipment:
Size: 23 x 14 x 10 Inches, Weight: 22 Lbs (approx.)
Materials Used:
Soft tissues: Composition of urethane-based soft resin
Synthetic bones: Patented ceramic-reinforced epoxy-based composite material