Musculoskeletal Imaging Modalities
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Which imaging modality uses the principle of differential absorption of X-rays by various tissues within the body?

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • DEXA
  • Computed tomography (CT) (correct)
  • Ultrasound
  • Which imaging modality emits sound waves that penetrate the body and reflect off internal structures?

  • A positron emission tomography scan (PET-CT)
  • Bone radioisotope scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound (correct)
  • Which imaging modality is primarily used for imaging soft tissues, such as muscles and tendons?

  • Ultrasound (correct)
  • X-ray
  • A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT –CT)
  • Arthroscope
  • Which imaging modality is known for being quick, non-invasive, and cost-effective?

    <p>X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging modality is used to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body?

    <p>Computed tomography (CT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ultrasound in Skeletal Imaging Principle: Transducer emits sound waves that penetrate the body and reflect off internal ______

    <p>structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ultrasound in Skeletal Imaging Advantages: non-ionising technique (pregnancy and ______) primarily used for imaging soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons. real-time ______ (movement, and guiding procedures).

    <p>child, visualisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Imaging Modalities: X-ray, Ultrasound, Computed tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Bone radioisotope scan, A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT –CT), A positron emission tomography scan (PET-CT), DEXA, ______.

    <p>Arthroscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of X-ray Imaging: differential absorption of X-rays by various tissues within the body. denser structures, such as bones, absorb more X-rays and appear lighter less dense tissues like muscles and fat absorb fewer X-rays and appear ______.

    <p>darker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ultrasound in Skeletal Imaging Principle: Transducer emits ______ waves that penetrate the body and reflect off internal structures.

    <p>sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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