What is X-ray machine used for?

X-rays are highly penetrating, ionizing radiation, therefore X-ray machines are used to take pictures of dense tissues such as bones and teeth . This is because bones absorb the radiation more than the less dense soft tissue. X-rays from a source pass through the body and onto a photographic cassette.

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How do X-ray machines work?

Today’s x-ray machines produce a stream of electromagnetic radiation that interacts with an anode in an x-ray tube . The x-rays made by this interaction are then directed toward the part of the body being examined. To reduce radiation exposure, x-ray machines aim the x-rays at only the focus area.

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