Charles Harvey, RT of GONZALES HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS made a presentation on X-Rays to Pre-K classes at East Avenue Elementary. The Pre-K classes were studying the letter X. This presentation was to inform the children about x-rays. Shown in the photo above are Charles Harvey, RT, and helping him is Christopher Rodriguez, from Pre-K. What are x-rays? X-rays are made by using low levels of external radiation to produce images of the body, the organs, and other internal structures for diagnostic purposes. X-rays pass through body structures onto specially treated plates (similar to camera film) and a "negative" type picture is made. The more solid a structure is, the whiter it appears on the film. For this reason, bones appear very white on an x-ray film, but less dense tissue such as muscle, blood, skin, and fat appears darker.The following are the most common symptoms of a fracture. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: pain in the injured area, swelling in the injured area, obvious deformity in the injured area, difficulty using or moving the injured area in a normal manner. The symptoms of a broken bone may resemble other conditions. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.