MRI imaging is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. It is particularly useful for imaging soft tissues and the nervous system, providing high-resolution images without the use of ionizing radiation.

MRI Imaging

Non-invasive Diagnostic Tool

Strong magnetic fields

Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than infrared light, used extensively for communication technologies like radio, television, and cell phones. They are generated by various natural and artificial sources and can travel long distances, making them ideal for transmitting information wirelessly across the globe.

Radio Waves

Detailed Images

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Soft tissues

The nervous system is a complex network of neurons and supporting cells that transmits signals throughout the body, enabling coordination of actions and sensory information. It is divided into the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, which connects the rest of the body to the central nervous system.

Nervous System

High-resolution images

Ionizing radiation refers to energy emitted from atomic or subatomic particles that has enough power to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, thus creating ions. It is used in various fields such as medicine, industry, and research, but poses health risks like cancer and radiation sickness if not properly managed.

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