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  1. Thoracic spine x-ray 
    A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the 12 chest (thoracic) bones (vertebrae) of the spine. The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage called disks that provide ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003806.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Skull x-ray 
    A skull x-ray is a picture of the bones surrounding the brain, including the facial bones, the nose, and the sinuses. ... You lie on the x-ray table or sit in a chair. Your head may be placed in different positions.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003802.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Chest x-ray 
    A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. ... You stand in front of the x-ray machine. You will be told to hold your breath when the x-ray is taken. Two images are usually taken. You will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003804.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Neck x-ray 
    A neck x-ray is an imaging test to look at the cervical vertebrae. These are the 7 bones of the spine ... in your health care provider's office by an x-ray technologist. You will lie on the x-ray ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003805.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Dental x-rays 
    Dental x-rays are a type of image of the teeth and mouth. X-rays are a form of high energy electromagnetic radiation. The x-rays penetrate the body to form an image on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003801.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Sinus x-ray 
    A sinus x-ray is an imaging test to look at the sinuses. These are the air-filled spaces in the front ... A sinus x-ray is taken in a hospital radiology department. Or the x-ray may be taken in your health care ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003803.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Lumbosacral spine x-ray 
    A lumbosacral spine x-ray is a picture of the small bones (vertebrae) in the lower part of the spine. This area includes the ... The test is done in a hospital x-ray department or your health care ... x-ray technician. You will be asked to lie on the x-ray table ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003807.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Abdominal x-ray 
    An abdominal x-ray is an imaging test to look at organs and structures in the abdomen. Organs include the liver, spleen, ... it is called a KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) x-ray.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003815.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. X-ray 
    X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. An x-ray machine sends individual x-ray waves through the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003337.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Joint x-ray 
    This test is an x-ray of a knee, shoulder, hip, wrist, ankle, or other joint. ... or in the health care provider's office. The x-ray technologist will help you position the joint to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003810.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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