What do you know about Diagnostic Imaging?

Diagnostic imaging is used to diagnose a variety of foot problems. Let’s test your knowledge on the types of imaging your doctor might order to diagnose your problem.

1. Which test is a form of radiation focused into a beam that creates a picture?

A. Ultrasound

B. X-ray

C. MRI

2. Which test uses sound waves to develop images of what is happening inside the body?

A. Ultrasound

B. X-ray

C. MRI

3. Which test uses a magnetic field and radio wave energy to create pictures of structures within the body?

A. Ultrasound

B. X-ray

C. MRI

4. Which test is used to detect soft tissue injuries?

A. Ultrasound

B. X-ray

C. MRI

5. Which test is used to detect fractures or dislocations?

A. Ultrasound

B. X-ray

C. MRI

6. Which test is used to detect torn ligaments or tendons?

A. Ultrasound

B. X-ray

C. MRI

7. Match the color to the area of the x-ray.

White

Gray

Black

Muscles

Bones

Air

8. True or False? For ultrasounds, the echoes the sound waves make determine the size, shape and consistency of soft tissues and organs.

The correct answers are listed in the comments below.

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