View of deep structures of the body by recording reflections or echoes of pulses of ultrasound waves directed into tissues. Sound waves are transmissible in liquid and solid. Tests status or function of the inner-ear mechanism that allows you to maintain balance. Response is recorded on an electronystagmograph. Occasionally ice water is used to complete the study.
Shadows provide images of body tissue through which X-rays pass.
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