Exhibits
Beyond the X-ray
A Medical Technology Showcase
Medical imaging technologies have come a long way since the discovery of the X-ray in 1895. This exhibit offers lessons on some of the many non-invasive ways doctors look into the human body.
At the center of the exhibit is "Five Windows on the Body," offering five panels with large-scale images depicting technology such as the PET scan, MRI, and 3-D ultrasound. Find out how each imaging system works, what it's used for, and where the technology is going. Explore the beauty of these medical images in "The Art of Imaging," an art collection of pieces created by doctors and other artists. Here, an X-ray can reveal the inner beauty of a flower, or a CT scan can be the inspiration for a series of paintings.
In the "Breast Imaging" area, visitors can explore the group of technologies that doctors use to diagnose lumps or abnormalities in the breast. Hear first-hand from women who have gone through breast imaging procedures, and see how their experiences range beyond the common mammogram.
Finally, take some time to see these imaging techniques in action. Be a "Radiologist for a Day" and use real patient images to try your hand at diagnosing three different patients. Or "Fly Through the Body" to see 3-D movies of actual patient CT scans. Younger children (grades K-2) will enjoy "Guess the X-ray," where they can look at X-rays of everyday objects and familiar animals and assemble a skeleton puzzle to see how our bodies are put together.
Image courtesy of Philips.
| Format | Exhibit |
| Grades | Pre-K – Adult |
| Location | Blue Wing, Lower Level — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | Visit website |
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Primary Connections:
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- The Designed World > Medical technologies (Grade: 9 – 12)
- The Designed World > Medical technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Medical technologies (Grade: 3 – 5)
- The Designed World > Medical technologies (Grade: K – 2)
Secondary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > Bioengineering Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Life Science (Biology) > Systems in Living Things (Grade: 6 – 8)
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Primary Connections:
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- The Designed World > 14.K Medical technologies (Grade: 9 – 12)
Medical technologies include prevention and rehabilitation, vaccines and pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical procedures, genetic engineering, and the systems within which health is protected and maintained. - The Designed World > 14.G Medical technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Advances and innovations in medical technologies are used to improve healthcare. - The Designed World > 14.F Medical technologies (Grade: 3 – 5)
Many tools and devices have been designed to help provide clues about health and to provide a safe environment. - The Designed World > 14.C Medical technologies (Grade: K – 2)
There are many products designed specifically to help people take care of themselves.
Secondary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > 7.0 Bioengineering Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Broad Concept: Bioengineering technologies explore the production of mechanical devices, products, biological substances, and organisms to improve health and/or contribute improvement to our daily lives. - Life Science (Biology) > 06 Systems in Living Things (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify the general functions of the major systems of the human body (digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, protection from disease, and movement, control, and coordination) and describe ways that these systems interact with each other.
