What Imaging Modality Is Most Frequently Used to Study the Soft

question 33

Multiple Choice

What imaging modality is most frequently used to study the soft tissue structures of the temporomandibular joint?

• A) CT (computed tomography)
• B) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
• C) Conventional radiography
• D) Ultrasound

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