MRI Scans
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a relatively new technology that allows imaging of the interior of the body without using X-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues. Its use is rapidly increasing while the use of standard X-rays is decreasing.
Related Images
• Brain
• Digestive System
• Heart, Front View
• Heart, Section Through the Middle
• Lobes of the Brain
• Lumbar Vertebrae
• Posterior Spinal Anatomy
• Skeletal Spine
• Vertebra, Lumbar (Low Back)
• Vertebra, Thoracic (Mid Back)
Related Articles
• Abdominal MRI
• Chest MRI
• Heart MRI
• Lumbosacral Spine MRI
• MRI
• MRI of the Head
• Spine MRI
Review Date : 3/15/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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