Foetus. Coloured 3-D ultrasound scan of a foetus with its arm across its face. The thumb and fingers of the hand are clearly seen (upper centre). Ultr

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Foetus. Coloured 3-D ultrasound scan of a foetus with its arm across its face. The thumb and fingers of the hand are clearly seen (upper centre). Ultrasound scanning is a diagnostic technique that sends high-frequency sound waves into the body via a transducer. The returning echoes are recorded and used to build an image of an internal structure. Foetal ultrasound scanning is routine during pregnancy. 3-D scanning uses computer technology to return more detailed images than conventional 2-D scans.

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