Because a computed tomography (CT) scan shows a much clearer picture of the sinuses and other structures, the use of standard X-rays has declined.

However, standard X-rays are commonly used to help distinguish uncomplicated sinusitis from other problems that may cause similar symptoms, such as problems with the jaw joint, dental infections, or headache.

When a horse hits the ground, the repetitive impact produces microscopic cracks and crevices inside bone so tiny they are undetectable by standard X-rays.

The government maintains that a flier would have to go through one of the so-called "backscatter" X-ray machines 1,000 times to equal one standard medical X-ray.

This test is used to provide images of organs and areas of the body that cannot be seen well with standard X-rays.

Because this test shows internal areas that are not visible on standard X-rays, radionuclide scanning can also help identify problems very early in the progression of a disease.

Typically, an area of white lung is seen on a standard X-ray.

Fluoroscopy uses more radiation than standard X-rays.

A pleural effusion will show up as an area of whiteness on a standard posteroanterior X-ray.

They do so in standard X-rays, and fluoroscopic exams if they have to be in the room with the patient.