What does MRI scan?
MRI is one of the best diagnostic exams for viewing many types of soft-tissue including: • the brain, vessels of the brain, eyes, inner ear • the neck, shoulders, cervical spine, and blood vessels of the neck • the heart, aorta, and coronary arteries • the thoracic and lumbar spine • the upper abdomen, liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and other abdominal vessels • the pelvis and hips, male and female reproductive system, and bladder • the musculo-skeletal system including joints such as the shoulder, knee, wrist, ankles, and feet
