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what the risks are skeletal spine, vertebra, thoracic, mid back, vertebral column, intervertebral disk, anterior skeletal anatomy, vertebral radiography, x-ray, spine, thoracic x-ray, spine x-ray, thoracic spine films, back films, a thoracic spine x-ray, x-ray, the 12 chest, thoracic, vertebrae, vertebrae, separated by flat pads of cartilage that cushion them, test is performed, hospital radiology department, health care provider's office, x-ray technician, lie on the x-ray table, assume various positions, x-ray, an injury, care, prevent further injury, x-ray machine, positioned over the thoracic area, the spine, hold breath, the picture is taken, that the picture, not be blurry, usually 2 or 3 views, inform the health care provider, pregnant, remove all jewelry, th test causes, no discomfort, table cold, x-ray helps evaluate bone injuries, the bone, tumors, the bone, cartilage loss, abnormalities the test, pick up include fractures, dislocations, thinning, the bone, osteoporosis, deformities, in the curvature, the spine, detect bone spurs, disc narrowing, degeneration, the vertebrae, there is low radiation exposure, x-rays, monitored, regulated, the minimum amount, radiation exposure needed to produce the image, most experts feel that the risk is low compared, the benefits, pregnant women, children, more sensitive, the x-ray, x-ray, not detect problems in the muscles, nerves, soft tissues, because they can't be seen well on an x-ray.