MRI Examinations MRI provides much greater contrast between the different soft tissues of the body than (CT) does, making it especially useful in Neurology (brain - spine), Musculoskeletal (knee – shoulder) Cardiovascular and oncological (cancer) imaging.

Safety Notes The magnet installed in the scan room is always under field and attracts magnetic material. The apparatus and instruments to be carried into the pavilion should be non- magnetic. Gurneys, stretchers or other large metallic objects, which may possibly be attracted to the magnet, can be dangerous. It could be useful to differentiate these objects from the standard furnishings through the use of color-coding.

MRI Brain Technique

MRI Brain Anatomy The brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in the human body. It weighs approximately one pound at birth, and grows to about two pounds during childhood. The average female adult brain weighs about 2.7 pounds The average adult male brain weighs approximately three pounds The bony covering of the brain is referred to as the cranium. When combined with the bones that make up the face, the entire structure is called the skull.