These techniques include x-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These imaging tools let your doctor “see” inside your body to get a “picture” of your bones, organs, muscles, tendons, nerves, and cartilage. This is a way the doctor can determine if there are any abnormalities.

What are the imaging techniques?

These techniques include x-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These imaging tools let your doctor “see” inside your body to get a “picture” of your bones, organs, muscles, tendons, nerves, and cartilage. This is a way the doctor can determine if there are any abnormalities.

Which imaging technique uses radiation that is emitted?

There are many types – or modalities – of medical imaging procedures, each of which uses different technologies and techniques. Computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, and radiography (“conventional X-ray” including mammography) all use ionizing radiation to generate images of the body.