Diagnostic Procedures Of The Skeletal System Flashcards
What is a radiograph?
A radiograph, also known as an x-ray, is the use of x-radiation to visualize bone fractures and other abnormalities. An x-ray might be done on a child to determine bone age, which can help diagnose a growth problem.
What is arthroscopy?
The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint using an arthroscope. (Arthr/o means joint, and -scopy means visual examination)
What is a bone marrow biopsy?
A diagnostic test that may be necessary after abnormal types or numbers of red or white blood cells are found in a complete blood count test.
What is bone marrow aspiration?
The use of a syringe to withdraw tissue from the red bone marrow. This procedure is used to obtain tissue for diagnostic purposes or to collect bone marrow for medical procedures such as stem cell transplantation.
What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
Used to image soft tissue structures such as the interior of complex joints. It is not the most effective method of imaging hard tissues such as bone.
