Medical Imaging - Anatomy and Physiology Lab

Xray

A photogenic or digital image of the internal composition of something

Xray

Typical medical imaging used for broken bones, lungs, dental issues, arthritis in the joints, and foreign objects

CT scan

Uses computers to recreate sectional views from the inferior

CT scan

Medical imaging used for imaging bone, soft tissue, and blood all at the same time

MRI

Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a detailed image of soft tissue and bones

MRI

Medical imaging used for tendon and ligament tears, spinal conditions and injuries, and bones and joints

PET

Assesses metabolic and physiological activity of a structure

PET

Medical imaging used for evidence of cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders

Ultrasound

Uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of body structures

Ultrasound

Medical imaging typically used for pregnancy, and pelvis and abdomen