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Soft tissues like muscles, tendons, and ligaments are not typically visible on a standard X-ray because they do not absorb enough X-ray beams to create a contrast with the surrounding tissues. X-rays are primarily used to visualize bones and can show the outline of soft tissue but not details within them. Specialized techniques like MRI or ultrasound are better suited for imaging soft tissues.

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