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Thanksgiving, Inside and Out

Thanksgiving, Inside and Out

Have you ever wondered what your Thanksgiving meal would look like if it were x-rayed? We decided to find out. Use the slider to see the difference between the meal on your plate and the meal when it is x-rayed.

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Our turkey also got a CT scan. Click on the image above to see how a CT scan allows us to look at bones in exquisite detail. Can you find the wishbone?

Contributions by Stephanie King (CT-T) and Erin Adkins (RT).

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About the author: Glenn Miñano

Glenn Miñano is a media specialist in the Department of Radiology, providing graphic design, photography, printing, video services, and administration of the department’s online properties. His works have been published in several medical articles, such as the American Journal of Radiology and the American Institute of Ultrasound. He has been providing these services to the Radiology Department since 1996.