Fig. 14
From: A review of various modalities in breast imaging: technical aspects and clinical outcomes
Simulation map of transmission methods of mechanical waves to the breast tissue. The coil around it is not drawn. a The breast is positioned against a stationary plate in the inner part and mechanical waves are introduced from the outer portion in the longitudinal direction L or transverse T. b Two mechanical wave transmitters are positioned obliquely on the inner and outer sides of the breast. c Mechanical waves are transmitted to the sternum by an unknown transmitter. d A shear plate is placed in front of the breast. e The breast is fixed at the bottom of the plate and mechanical waves are introduced from the top of the breast. f Two mechanical wave transmitters are positioned obliquely in the upper and lower part of the breast that simultaneously produces mechanical waves [36]