A computerized tomography scan (CT ) uses computers and rotating X-ray machines to create cross-sectional images of the body. It uses a combination of X-rays and a computer to create pictures of your organs, bones, and other tissues.These images provide more detailed information than normal X-ray images. They can show the soft tissues, blood vessels, and bones in various parts of the body. A CT scan may be used to visualize the:

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head

shoulders

spine

heart

abdomen

knee

chest