Abstract: Medical examination table comprised of plate (5), a frame (4) and intermediate means (6) for moving the plate relatively to the frame in order to introduce it into an examination apparatus (1). The means for moving the plate are provided with an elongated moving element (7) of which one end (8) is movable relatively to the frame and the other end (9) is movable relatively to the plate. Said arrangement increases the clearance of the plate with respect to its frame. Moreover, the driving means are disengageable (25) and allow, by operating a knob (30), an emergency withdrawal of the plate from within the examination apparatus, should the patient become indisposed or in the event of a power failure.