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🧲 MRI vs. CT Scan vs. X-Ray — What's the Difference
Three very different technologies that hospitals use interchangeably.
How X-rays Use Radiation to See Bones
- An **X-ray** sends a small, controlled beam of radiation through your body to create a 2D image.
- Dense objects like bones absorb more radiation and appear white on the film.
- Soft tissues and air do not block the beams, so they appear darker.
- This is the fastest way to check for fractures or lung congestion.
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