In dental radiography, the solid white side of the film packet that faces the x-ray tube is known as the

In dental radiography, the solid white side of the film packet that faces the x-ray tube is known as the

• A. Tube Side
• B. Film Base
• C. Emulsion
• D. Outer Cover

Answer: (A)

The tube side is the white, smooth side of the film packet that should face the x-ray tube. This orientation places the part of the film that is sensitive to x-rays in the correct position to receive the radiation and record a clear image as the beam passes through the patient. The opposite side of the packet is usually the side that faces the patient and carries labels. The terms film base, emulsion, and outer cover refer to other parts of the film itself or its wrapper, not this orientation.

The tube side is the white, smooth side of the film packet that should face the x-ray tube. This orientation places the part of the film that is sensitive to x-rays in the correct position to receive the radiation and record a clear image as the beam passes through the patient. The opposite side of the packet is usually the side that faces the patient and carries labels. The terms film base, emulsion, and outer cover refer to other parts of the film itself or its wrapper, not this orientation.