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I was wondering can a chest x ray be taken with out showing bone in it i had 2 done and i did not see the ribs?
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The ribs: are always identifiable on a chest X-ray performed with proper technique. Sometimes the anterior ribs may be somewhat faint, however.
Answered 10/4/2016
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