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What Do Should Healthy Bones Look Like On A X-ray?
A bone
Alternative Names
X-ray - bone
How the test is performed
The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an x-ray technician. You will position the bone to be x-rayed on the table, pictures are then taken,and the bone is repositioned, if necessary,for different views.
How to prepare for the test
Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. You must...
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