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Sonograms

What Are the Different Types of Sonograms?

A sonogram is an image of the organs inside of the human body. It is also called an ultrasound, and the image is created by a machine that uses high frequency or ultrasonic waves. It does not use radiation. When the machine sends the sound waves, they bounce off structures inside of the body and are collected by a computer, which creates the image. There are several different types of sonograms.

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How to Read Sonograms

A sonogram remains a useful tool that does not require radiation to take an internal picture of the body. An ultrasound machine contains a transducer, a television display panel and regulation buttons for control within a test,...

What Do You See in a 6-Week Sonogram of a Baby?

At six weeks, some doctors perform a sonogram, also called an ultrasound, to determine the health or viability of the developing embryo. This is generally the earliest that anything is visible on an ultrasound, although at this...