X-ray Facts
Today and every day is a good day to count all the blessings you have been giving.
We are on letter Xx of the gratitude alphabet.
X is for X-ray!
What are you thankful for that begins with
the letter X?
Did you know that the X in X-ray stands for unknown? Just like the X in math means that the value is not yet known! I'm going tell you all about the X-ray and who discovered it!
X-ray machines take pictures of your
skeletal system! An Xray is a good way to determine if your bone has been
fractured. On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the X-ray! William
Roentgen was a German scientist. Nikola Tesla actually discovered the X-ray,
but he gives full credit to Wilhelm Roentgen.
Facts about the Xray:
1. X-rays allow us to see into space. Telescopes that can
detect X-rays have been launched into space making it easy for scientist to see
our solar system.
2. X-rays have helped scientist to detect the structure of
DNA.
3. X-rays were used to treat tuberculosis.
4. An X-ray allows doctors to be able to see your lungs,
bones, teeth, and other body structures. They can even use X-rays on animals
and paintings.
5. An X-ray machine was introduced to the public in the 1904
World’s Fair.
6. Many airports use X-rays to screen luggage.
7. In the 1940’s some shoe stores used an X-ray machine to
help fit people with the correct size shoes. X-ray machines were also used as
an attraction in traveling fairs, circuses, and carnivals.
8. X-rays are electromagnetic radiation. It is an energy
that is capable of passing through certain objects.
9. Here is a list of some medical X-ray imaging in
alphabetical order:
- Computed Tomography- can see the internal organs of the body.
- Dental cone beam Computed Tomography- can produce 3D images of teeth and other stuff in the mouth.
- Fluoroscopy- can show real time images of internal, organs, and tissues of the body, while moving through the machine.
- Mammography- this form of X-ray can detect breast cancer.
- Radiography- X-rays that can see bones, tissues, and other bodily structure.
Can you share a fact about X-rays with us?
Get a printable X is for X-ray worksheet here:
Books about X-rays:
1. Andy's X-ray: by Wendy Hall
2. Jessica's X-Ray by Pat Zonta
3. Inside Your Outside: by Tish Rabe
4. X-Ray Machines by Joanne Mattern
Parents/caretakers be sure books are child friendly before reading them to your child/children.
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cool facts mimi jones!
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