fun fact : traditionally, the CT scan would only acquire axial cross-sectional views of the human body (computerized axial tomography) but with modern technology, we are able to obtain images in reconstructed sagittal and coronal planes :)
I hope this video helps answer your questions. Thank you for watching! Quick chapter list: 00:00 What is a CT scan? 00:24 What happens during a CT scan? 01:14 How much radiation in a CT Scan?