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What is the ruling on drawing lines or explanatory illustrations on medical X-rays (bone X-rays) to determine the path of nerves, or the shape of tumors, or parts of bones, for the purpose of assisting surgeons before operations?

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If what is meant by drawing is merely lines, then that does not fall under the prohibited drawing and imaging. Indeed, even if a full body is drawn without the head, or a head without a body, that is permissible.

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