X-RAY
An x-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.
If you have an x-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface, so that the part of the body being x-rayed, is between the x-ray tube and the photographic plate.
An x-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer; a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology such as x-rays and ultrasound scanners.
You can find out more about x-rays tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks, by visiting the NHS website - Xray information