Ultrasound
![Technologist in action of completing a ultrasound](https://4kbea6.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Ultrasound.jpg?time=1721906021)
Ultrasounds scanning gives a clear picture of soft tissues that do not show up well on x-ray images.
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels in the body.
Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
![Images of a ultrasound of the heart](https://4kbea6.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ultrasound-1.jpg)