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Which of the following conditions is NOT a clinical indication for spinal imaging using MRI?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a clinical indication for spinal imaging using MRI?
- Myelopathy
- Trauma
- Congenital abnormalities
- Cardiovascular disease (correct)
Which MRI sequence is best suited for displaying damage and pathological changes in the spine?
Which MRI sequence is best suited for displaying damage and pathological changes in the spine?
- Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR)
- T1-weighted imaging
- Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
- T2-weighted imaging (correct)
What spinal structures are most affected by traumatic injury caused by external forces such as compression, stretching, or tearing?
What spinal structures are most affected by traumatic injury caused by external forces such as compression, stretching, or tearing?
- Spinal nerves
- Brachial plexus (correct)
- Vertebral discs
- Dural sac
Which region facilitates neural pathways from the spine towards the axilla?
Which region facilitates neural pathways from the spine towards the axilla?
What kind of pathology involves injury to the spinal nerve roots?
What kind of pathology involves injury to the spinal nerve roots?
Which spinal ligaments are crucial for maintaining alignment and stability of the spine?
Which spinal ligaments are crucial for maintaining alignment and stability of the spine?
What type of MRI scans are used to identify and characterize possible lesions in the lumbar spine?
What type of MRI scans are used to identify and characterize possible lesions in the lumbar spine?
What is the purpose of administering contrast in MRI scans of the lumbar spine?
What is the purpose of administering contrast in MRI scans of the lumbar spine?
Which MRI sequence is recommended when administration of contrast is not possible?
Which MRI sequence is recommended when administration of contrast is not possible?
What type of pathology can be identified through MRI scans of the lumbar spine?
What type of pathology can be identified through MRI scans of the lumbar spine?
What is the most informative plane for MRI scans of the lumbar spine?
What is the most informative plane for MRI scans of the lumbar spine?
What is the purpose of T1-weighted imaging with fatsat in the sagittal plane?
What is the purpose of T1-weighted imaging with fatsat in the sagittal plane?
What is the purpose of the T1 sagittal sequence in spine imaging?
What is the purpose of the T1 sagittal sequence in spine imaging?
What is the signal intensity of the cortical bone and posterior elements in T1 sagittal images?
What is the signal intensity of the cortical bone and posterior elements in T1 sagittal images?
What is the purpose of allowing sufficient overlap of vertebral bodies when imaging the entire spine?
What is the purpose of allowing sufficient overlap of vertebral bodies when imaging the entire spine?
What is the signal intensity of the outer portion of the vertebral disc (annulus fibrosis) in T1 sagittal images?
What is the signal intensity of the outer portion of the vertebral disc (annulus fibrosis) in T1 sagittal images?
Which sequence is best to show the pathology of the spinal cord?
Which sequence is best to show the pathology of the spinal cord?
What is the purpose of allowing sufficient overlap of vertebral bodies when imaging the entire spine?
What is the purpose of allowing sufficient overlap of vertebral bodies when imaging the entire spine?
