This document provides information about computed tomography (CT) scanning techniques. It discusses spiral or helical CT scanning where the X-ray tube rotates continuously around the patient while the couch moves the patient through the plane of rotation, allowing the reconstruction of transverse images along the entire length of the area being scanned. It describes how slip-ring technology, high-power X-ray tubes, and interpolation algorithms enabled the development of helical CT scanning. The document also discusses factors that influence the volume of tissue imaged like examination time, couch travel, pitch, and collimation.