Imaging tests can help healthcare providers look inside the body to evaluate symptoms, injuries, or possible disease. Imaging may include X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, mammograms, and other studies. Imaging is useful when it is medically appropriate, but not every symptom needs imaging right away. Common types of imaging X-ray X-rays are often used to evaluate bones, chest symptoms, certain injuries, or possible pneumonia. Ultrasound Ultrasound uses sound waves and does