Ch. 4 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Question 0

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 0

an imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves to visualize bone and joint structures

Question 1

electromyogram

Answer 1

a neurodiagnostic, graphic record of the electrical activity of the muscle both at rest and during contraction

Question 2

nuclear medicine imaging

radionuclide organ imaging

Answer 2

an ionizing imaging technique using radioactive isotopes

Question 3

bone scan

Answer 3

a nuclear scan of bone tissue to detect a tumor, malignancy, etc.

Question 4

radiography

Answer 4

an imaging modality using x-rays

Question 5

arthrogram

Answer 5

a radiograph of a joint taken after the injection of a contrast medium

Question 6

computed tomography (CT)
computed axial tomography (CAT)

Answer 6

a specialized x-ray procedure producing a series of cross-sectional images that are processed by a computer into a 2 or 3-dimensional image

Question 7

sonography

Answer 7

ultrasound imaging; useful for visualizing soft tissues like muscles and ligaments