Foetus. Coloured 3-D ultrasound scan of a foetus. Its head (upper centre) arms and legs can be seen, along with the umbilical cord (lower left). Ultra

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Foetus. Coloured 3-D ultrasound scan of a foetus. Its head (upper centre) arms and legs can be seen, along with the umbilical cord (lower left). 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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