1. Why do you think the doctor decided to skip the x-ray at this time? What structures or tissues are x-rays helpful in detecting for diagnostic purposes?

For example, x-rays are used more for examining broken bones, but they can also help detect diseased tissue. MRIs are better for evaluating soft tissues such as tendon and ligament injuries, brain tumors or spinal cord injuries.

Explanation:

Abdominal x-ray.

Aortic angiography.

Barium enema.

Bone x-ray.

Cerebral angiography.

Chest x-ray.

Dental x-rays.

Enteroclysis.