X-ray machines are neat devices that allow doctors to look inside us. They use a type of light known as X-rays to capture images of our bones and organs. By looking at these pictures, we can find broken bones and other mysteries that our eyes can't see.
Yes, X-ray machines have been around for over 100 years. In fact, they were initially created in the late 1800s by a scientist named Wilhelm Roentgen. The machines back then were huge, but today are much more compact and efficient.
When you require an X-ray, you'll either stand in front of the machine or lie down on an examination table. The X-ray technician will point the machine at the area of your body that has to be examined. You may don a special apron to shield the rest of your body from the X-rays. The tech will press a button and the machine will snap a quick pic. It doesn’t hurt and takes only a few seconds.
For example, X-ray machines help doctors determine whether a person is sick or injured. They can reveal broken bones, lung issues and actually some forms of cancer. Doctors would find it more difficult to know what is wrong with their patients without X-ray machines.
There are many X-ray machines for different jobs. Some machines snap images of bones, and others examine organs like the heart or lungs. Some machines can even take 3D pictures of the insides of our bodies so doctors will get a better view of what’s going on.
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