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xrays can penetrate bone, the machine is set to a certain power level (kVp) so that an certain amount of penetration is used to give an optimal image.

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Why do you have xrays?

Usually to check for broken bones or bone malformations.


Where and why do you use xrays?

You get an xray taken at a hosbital and it is used to see if you have a fractured or broken bone


A fracture in which the bone ends penetrate?

Compound.


Why light can penetrate lead glass but x-rays can not penetrate?

coz it cant


Do you need a cast if you bruised your elbow bone?

usually the doctor's will take a few xrays before deciding on anything. If the xrays show nothing than no, they will probably tell you to ice than heat and keep repeating it until the uncomfortable feeling goes away. But if the xrays show concerning results they will most likely send you to a orthopedic (bone doctor). Hope this helps!


Are there certain tests a doctor can do to see if you have bone disease?

Yes, they can perform blood tests, xrays, CAT Scans, MRI. Bone density test. They might also do a bone marrow test.


What kind of tissue can an ultrasound penetrate?

It penetrates water very well and soft tissues to variable degrees. It does not penetrate bone.


What is a fracture of bone breaks and fragments penetrate through the skin?

"compound"


What is a simple bone fracture?

A simple bone fracture is a crack in the bone. Simple bone fractures do not penetrate the skin and are easily healed without a formal cast most of the time.


What type of wave will penetrate through soft tissue but not bone?

An X-ray.


Can a hip fracture heal without surgery?

she has been in an orthotic outer devise, so farno new bone growth has shown up on the xrays?


What fracture is called a closed fracture?

A simple fracture in which the bone does not penetrate the skin.

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