Radiographic Inspection of the Spinal Cord with Injection of a Radiopaque

question 62

Multiple Choice

Radiographic inspection of the spinal cord with injection of a radiopaque substance is called:

• A) electromyography.
• B) electroencephalography.
• C) myelography.
• D) myogram.

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Definitions:

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