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For other uses, see X-ray (disambiguation). An X-ray picture (radiograph), taken by Wilhelm Röntgen, of Albert von Kölliker's hand. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength in the range of 10 to 0.01 nanometres, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 to 30 000 PHz (1015 hertz). X-rays are primarily used for diagnostic radiography and crystallography. X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation and as such can be dangerous. In many languages it is called ...
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Chest X-ray
... What is a chest x-ray? A chest x-ray is a test that uses a small amount of radiation to create an image of the structures within the chest, including the heart, lungs, blood vessels and bones. During ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Spine X-ray ... What is a spine x-ray? An X-ray is a test that uses radiation to produce images of the bones and organs of the body. Spine X-rays provide detailed images of the bones of the spine, and can be taken se...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Upper Extremity X-ray ... What is an upper extremity x-ray? The upper extremity includes the fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, forearm, upper arm and shoulder. An upper extremity X-ray is a test that uses radiation to produce detai...
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