14 X-ray images that reveal a hidden story
X-rays are vital in the medical world as doctors and researchers try to get a good look inside our bodies. Seeing what we or animals are made of is just as fascinating for the rest of us.
X-rays help the medical profession to diagnose problems in their patients, but they also allow us to discover a hidden universe. Thanks to this revolutionary technology, we can all now see things not visible to the naked eye, so here at Happy Facts we've put together a fascinating selection of human and animal X-rays! Get ready for some surprises...
1. A 3D X-ray that shows both milk and adult teeth
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2. A tooth ready to push another one out
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3. Would you have guessed that this is a tiger paw?
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4. Pink flamingoes make elegant X-rays
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5. Owls look a bit like pigeons when X-rayed
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6. Awesome image of a turtle just before it lays its eggs
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7. We never knew hedgehogs could be so fascinating!
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8. Now they know why they were in so much pain!
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9. Check out all the arteries that run through our brains
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10. The insides of a gecko!
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11. And talking of reptiles, here's a snake!!!
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12. Hexadactyly, the word for having an extra toe
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13. Man's best friend...
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14. Braces may be cumbersome, but they do their job well!
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By Straker Julia
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Passionate about writing, I write articles on the subjects that I love. Creativity and Animals themes are my favorites!