Diagnostic Imaging Modalities

Question 1

Radiography

Answer 1

uses film images of internal structures (X-Ray)

Question 2

Radiopaque:

Answer 2

substances that don’t allow x-rays to pass through

Question 3

Radiolucent:

Answer 3

substances that allow the passage of x-rays

Question 4

Computed tomography

Answer 4

• ionizing radiation is used to produce a cross-section of a tissue
• painless and noninvasive

Question 5

Magnetic resonance imaging

Answer 5

radio wave pulses and magnetic fields are used to produce a notable soft-tissue resolution, this differenenliations adjoining structures

Question 6

Ultrasonography

Answer 6

• Ultrasound imaging or sonography

- high-frequency sound waves to produce images of deep body structures

Question 7

Fluoroscopy

Answer 7

• uses a fluoroscope to visually examine an internal organ

- can produce continuous images of internal structures, even with movement

Question 8

Contrast imaging

Answer 8

radiopaque materials are used to visualize internal structures on x-ray images

Question 9

Nuclear imaging

Answer 9

uses radoopharmaceuticals to form an image of an organ or system