How X-Rays Work?
One of the most common radiology procedures, wherever people go, is the x-ray Bunbury . X-rays are electromagnetic radiation that differentially penetrates structures within the body and generates images of these structures on photographic film or a fluorescent screen. These images are called diagnostic X-rays. Its purpose is to detect abnormalities within the body. As the ultrasound, this kind of procedure is a painless, non-invasive way to help the physician to diagnose problem whether the body has a broken bone, tumors, dental decay, and if there are the presence of foreign bodies. X-rays pass easily through the air and soft tissue of the body. When they encounter more dense material, such as a tumor, bone, or a metal fragment, they are stopped. Diagnostic X-rays are performed by placing the part of the body to be examined between a focused beam of X-rays and a plate holding film. This process is an absolutely painless radiology procedure. The greater the density of the elemen...