Conceptually similarPHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS292314BB4658Royalty FreePHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS292326BB4667Royalty FreePHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS292325BB4666Rights ManagedLADAOsteodensitometry examSS2138521BB4762Rights ManagedPHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS2109519BA1600Royalty FreePHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS292318BB4659Royalty FreePHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS292324BB4665Royalty FreePHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS292323BB4664Royalty FreePHANIE AGENCYBone densitometrySS292327BB4668Royalty FreeView AllView more with similar tones Bone densitometryLicense type:Rights ManagedUnique identifier:SS292315Legacy Identifier:BB4657Description:Monitor displays readings while patient lies in bone densitometer that measures the optical density of the patient's backbone by shining light on it and measuring its transmission to diagnose osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is caused by loss of the protein matrix in bones, and is a natural part of aging. The condition is especially severe in post-menopausal women due to loss of the hormone estrogen, which helps maintain bone mass. The bones become brittle, weak and liable to fracture.Credit:Voisin/Phanie / Science SourceSize:2917px × 1943px (~16 MB)Restrictions:No Sale through SubagentsGet PricingHow Will The Visual Be Used?ShareKeywords:absorptiometry-bone densitometer-bone densitometers-bone densitometry-bone density-computer monitor-computer monitors-densitometer-densitometry-dexa-dexa scan-diagnostic-dxa-dxa scan-female patient-female patients-image-infocus93-medical imaging-monitor-monitors-osteodensitometry-osteoporosis-patient-patients-photo-stock-womanModel release:ReleasedParent folder:10707