An arthroscope can be inserted into a knee joint through a very tiny incision to help a doctor examine the knee. A light is transmitted through the scope to illuminate the joint.What type of light technology is being described?

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The technology being described is fiber optics. Fiber optic strands are used to transmit light into the body through small tubes, allowing doctors to illuminate and see inside joints or organs without major surgery.

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An arthroscope can be inserted into a knee joint through a very tiny incision to help a doctor examine the knee. A light is transmitted through the scope to illuminate the joint.What type of light technology is being described?

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