An x-ray of a joint taken after the injection of a contrast medium into the joint is called a(n)
A)arthroscopy.
B)arthroplasty.
C)arthrocentesis.
D)arthrography.
E)arthrodesis.

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Arthrography involves injecting a contrast medium to make the joint more visible on the x-ray. Arthroscopy involves inserting a camera directly into the joint, arthroplasty involves joint replacement surgery, arthrocentesis involves removing fluid from the joint, and arthrodesis involves fusing the joint together. Therefore, arthrography is the best choice for an x-ray with injection of a contrast medium.

An X-Ray of a Joint Taken After the Injection of a Contrast