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Background and Identification<\/p>\n\n

Probably most likely known for their use in pregnancy imaging, ultrasound imaging procedures are also used in a variety of medical applications. Ultrasound images are created by sending sound through tissue at a frequency that humans can\u2019t hear, using a transducer. The sound bounces off of dense surfaces, creating an image. The denser the mass, the clearer image you will see. Varying shades of grey on the monitor indicate varying densities.<\/p>\n\n

The technician performing the ultrasound is called a sonographer, and diagnostic ultrasounds are also known as sonographs.<\/p>\n\n

Ultrasounds can be used in a variety of medical settings, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n