Magnetic Resonance Imaging is the full form of MRI. MRI is also known as NMRI (nuclear magnetic resonance imaging) or MRT (magnetic resonance imaging). MRI is a diagnostic imaging technique used in radiology to show more information about the internal structures of the body more clearly than X-rays. It can be used to create a representation of the anatomy and physiological functions of the body in both disease and health.
How does an MRI work?
Most magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners take the form of large tubes. When you lie down in an MRI scanner, the magnetic field causes the water molecules in your body to temporarily rearrange. These aligned atoms emit tiny signals when exposed to radio waves, which are then used to create cross-sectional MRI images that are analogous to slices cut through a loaf of bread. An MRI machine can also create three-dimensional images that can be examined from different perspectives.
MRI Applications
- MRI is used in medical applications. MRI accurately detects health problems and diseases in the human body.
- MRI can be used to treat brain tumors, heart and stroke, head or neck injuries, brain and spinal cord defects, joint and bone defects, liver and other stomach problems, female uterine irregularities, etc.
- Difference between MRI scan and CT scan
- CT scan Abbreviation for computed tomography. An MRI is a better choice than a CT scan because it produces more favorable images of the internal parts of the body and does not expose the patient or the technician to potentially dangerous radiation. In contrast, CT Scan has this threat.