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Anatomy Lab 1 Terms
Clinical Considerations/Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Radiography (X-Rays) | High-energy radiation that can penetrate living tissues. Creates an image with radio dense tissues (such as bone) appearing white, and less dense tissues appearing in shades of grey or black |
| CT/CAT Scan (Computerized Axial Tomography) | An imaging technique that reconstructs the human the three dimensional structure of the human body |
| Angiography | |
| MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) | An imaging technique that employs a magnetic field and radio waves to portray subtle structural differences |
| PET (Positron Emission Tomography) | |
| Sonography/Ultrasonography/Ultrasound Imaging | |
| Endoscopy | |
| Inspection | |
| Palpation | |
| Percussion | Tapping the fingers or hand to determine the density of underlying tissues. (if the lungs are filled with fluid, the chest will sound more dense than normal when they are full of air) |
| Auscultation | Listening to the body sounds, usually using a stethoscope |