1 Complete the requirements of at least one major degree program. 2  Complete at least 120 semester hours (some degree programs require more than 120 hours). 3  Complete at least 60 semester hours at Rice University.4  Complete at least 48 hours of all degree work in upper-level courses (at the 300 level or higher). Complete the requirements of at least one major degree program. 2  Complete at least 120 semester hours (some degree programs require more than 120 hours). 3  Complete at least 60 semester hours at Rice University.
X-rays are waves of electromagnetic radiation that are absorbed differently by different tissues. Bones absorb them well because they are dense. A skeletal X-ray specifically looks at your skeletonâwhich is made up of all the bones in your body.
If you are scheduled for MRI scanning, you should know that it is the most common test for looking into the spine other than a standard x-ray. What Does An MRI Scan Show? An MRI can show clear details of the spine. It provides pictures that show the condition of discs, ligaments, muscles and bones in much greater detail than an x-ray. It can show early signs of disc degeneration by focusing onthe central part of the disc called the nucleus. Observing loss of water in the nucleus is an early sign of disc degeneration.