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| high energy radiation that can penetrate living tissues. Creates an image with radio dense tissues (such as bone) appearing white, and less dense tissues appearing in shades of grey or black. |
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(computerized [axial] tomography)
An imaging technique that reconstructs the human the 3-D structure of the human body |
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(magnetic resonance imaging)
An imaging technique that employs a magenetic field and radio waves to portray subtle structural differences |
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| Digital subtraction angiography |
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| type of fluoroscopy technique used in interventional radiology to clearly visualize blood vessels in a bony or dense soft tissue environment |
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| imaging of deep structures of the body by recording the echoes of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissues and reflected by tissue planes where there is a change in density |
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| A general inspection involves examining body proportions, posture, and patterns of movement. Local inspection is examining the site of an injury. The largest amt of info can be gained in this component of a physical exam |
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| physician uses his/her hands and fingers to feel the body. Can provide information on skin texture and temp. Can be used to feel underlying structures, for finding sensitive spots, etc. An understanding of normal anatomy is essential in this procedure. |
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| tapping the fingers or hand to determine the density fo underlying tissues. If the lungs are filled fluid the chest will sond more dense than normal, when they are full of air. |
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| listening to body sounds, usually using a stethoscope |
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