2015年12月2日 · Axial or cross-section views are what I call the sliced bread views which are best for highlighting the intervertebral discs. The most important anatomical parts of the sagittal and axial images of a normal MRI lumbar spine are pictured below.

Axial MRI of the Lumbar Spine - T2 weighted image at the L4 level. On this view centered over the L4-L5 disk, one can see well the cauda equina surrounded by CSF (note that CSF is bright on T2-weighted images).

2024年9月18日 · The MRI machine has the capability to re-create your lumbar spine, slice by slice, in three planes: a view from the side (sagittal), front (coronal), and bottom-up (axial). Typically, the coronal series is not performed.

This MRI Lumbar Spine axial cross-sectional anatomy tool is absolutely free to use. Use the mouse scroll wheel to move the images up and down, or alternatively, use the tiny arrows (→) on both sides of the image to navigate through the images.

Axial or cross-section views are used for highlighting the intervertebral discs. Occasionally an axial oblique will be done depending on the provider and pathology. Each of these are done with T1 and T2 weighted images and STIR images may …

3 天之前 · Axial View: This is a cross-sectional view of the spine. It’s useful for visualizing the spinal canal, the nerve roots, and the extent of disc bulges or herniations. ... Understanding your lumbar MRI can be a powerful tool in managing your back health. By familiarizing yourself with the basic anatomy, common findings, and imaging techniques ...

2024年12月11日 · Anatomy of the lumbar spine using cross-sectional imaging (MR T1 and T2 weighted; sagittal, coronal and transverse slices)

2023年8月19日 · A typical MRI of the lumbar spine might look as follows: sagittal images: angulation: parallel to the lumbar spinal axis and spinous processes. volume: includes the whole vertebral bodies and the facet joints. slice thickness: ≤3 mm. coronal images: angulation: parallel to the lumbar spinal axis and transverse processes

2022年11月25日 · The axial view provides a cross sectional view of the spinal canal and the tunnels through which nerve roots exit. You can better visualize certain parts of the vertebra and can identify disc herniations that may not be obvious in the sagittal view.