The depth of a CT scan machine is approximately 3 feet, or about 1 meter.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- A CT scanner is not a long tube like an MRI machine. According to our reference from May 3rd, 2024, the scanner is about 3 feet (1 meter) deep.
- During a CT scan, the patient lies on a table that slowly moves through the scanning ring.
- The "depth" refers to the physical dimension of the scanner itself, as opposed to how deep inside the body the scan penetrates. The penetration depth is controlled by the energy of the X-rays used in the scan.
In summary, while the CT scanner itself is about 3 feet deep, the actual scan visualizes structures inside your body, and the "depth" of that visualization is determined by the scan parameters and the anatomy being imaged.