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Non-X-Ray Imaging
N/A
6
Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 2
08/19/2013

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Term
Ultrasound
Definition

Body structure are imaged by recording echoes of ultrasonic waves 

 

Transducer emits high frequancy sound waves 

Term
MRI
Definition

Detects intensity of hydrogen nuclei in tissue

 

Uses magnetic field and radio wave energy pulses to create image 

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CT
Definition

Uses X-rays to produce images that show anatomy in 3D

 

xray tube and detector can move 360 around patient 

Term
Nuclear Scintigraphy
Definition

Involves injection of a radioactive substance into patient 

 

Used mostly in equine sports medicine to diagnose bone injuries 

Term
Endoscopy
Definition

Used for direct visual inspection of hollow organs

 

Used to obtain mucosal biopsies of the GI tract 

 

 

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Fluoroscopy
Definition

Uses X-ray beam to show continuous image in real time 

 

xrays produce continuously when foot switch is activated 

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