Radiograph
Level 2 Category
Definition
An image created by passing X-rays through an object to reveal internal structures based on varying absorption
Example Image
© Nevit Dilmen, Medical X-Ray imaging. JPG file, available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Medical_X-Ray_imaging_MLW05_nevit.jpg. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Writing Alternative Text
Identify the body part and specify the view if known, such as frontal, posterior‑anterior, or lateral. Describe the overall silhouette and the major structures that are visible, such as bones or the outline of organs, without making diagnostic statements.
Example Alt Text
"This image depicts an anterior radiograph of the chest cavity. The ribs and clavicle are visible and the heart silhouette appears on the right side of the image."