2007-03-15 01:48:38 · 6 answers · asked by dan d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
MRI machines and PET scanning are two good examples...check out the links
2007-03-15 01:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by Beach_Bum 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Physics is a wide subject area. One recent and arguably invaluable instrument is the MRI imaging device that uses a magnetic field to detect the spin of certain nuclear particles and can diagnos many medical conditons without invasive technology.
Physics is also Radiation and radioactive isotopes are used by common procedures to detect things like problems in your bowls - a barium enima. There are too many physics intsruments to list and more as we write.
2007-03-15 08:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by rasdchina 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lunchtime is correct: everything uses principles from physics. MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) are the medical version of NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) machines, both of which are used to observe molecular behavior in the presence of strong magnetic fields. In fact, the 2003 Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded to two physicists for exactly this.
CT scanners, x-ray machines, and all other imagine techniques take advantage of physics concepts in very powerful ways. And, as lunchtime noted, even the small things like scalpels, IV drips, defibrillators, etc. are related to physics. (For that matter, even the hospital beds are wonderful examples of lever arms, inclined planes, pulleys, you name it!)
2007-03-15 10:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by woocowgomu 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is quite hard to come up with some that don't!
Even the simple things use some physics concepts.
Forceps and the things they pull teeth with use the principles of levers.
Thermometers
Sphygnomanometers to measure blood pressure.
2007-03-15 09:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by lunchtime_browser 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Medical Instrument"?
are we talking about medicine or physics?
2007-03-15 08:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
x-ray
2007-03-15 09:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋