DEXA or DXA stands for “Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry,” which is a type of bone density technology. The DEXA machine takes a picture of your bones and calculates their density. Physicians commonly ...

A body composition analyzer is a device that assesses your BMI, muscle mass, and body fat. You may feel healthy, but you can ...

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, or formerly DEXA) is a technique used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The preferred regions for BMD measurement are lumbar spine, proximal femur and whole ...

The two tests should show the same results for the volunteer’s bone density. You should also ask your doctor if the DEXA machine is properly maintained—and if it is possible to have all your DEXA ...

DXA machines use tightly controlled beams of X-rays to measure body composition. Results for bone mineral content, lean body mass, and percent fat may be obtained.