MRI scans

Definition

MRI scans, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans, are a type of neuroimaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain's structure and function.

Related terms

fMRI:

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging is an advanced version of MRI that can assess brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow and oxygenation levels.

PET scan:

Positron Emission Tomography scan uses a radioactive tracer to measure brain activity based on glucose metabolism.

EEG:

Electroencephalogram measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp.