Normal neck x ray female

A neck x-ray is an imaging test to look at the cervical vertebrae. These are the 7 bones of the spine in the neck.

This test is done in a hospital radiology department.

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It may also be done in your health care provider's office by an x-ray technologist.

You will lie on the x-ray table.

You will be asked to change positions of your neck so that more images can be taken. Usually 2, or up to 7 different images may be needed.

Tell your provider if you are or think you may be pregnant.

Also tell your provider if you have had surgery or have implants around your neck, jaw, or mouth.

Remove all jewelry.

When the x-rays are taken, there is no discomfort.

If the x-rays are done to check for injury, there may be discomfort as your neck is being positioned. Care will be taken to prevent further injury.

The x-ray is used to evaluate neck injuries and numbness, pain, or weakness that does not go away.

A neck x-ray can also be used to help see if air passages are blocked by swelling in the neck or something stuck in the airway.

Other tests, such as MRI, may be used

what will a cervical x ray show

what would a neck x ray show