Question 1

-Compared with T1 MR images, T2 images:

Accepted Answer

A)  Show greater resolution 
B)  Have higher signal from muscles 
C)  Have lower signal intensity from fat 
D)  Have lower signal intensity from water 
A)  Show greater resolution 
B)  Have higher signal from muscles 
C)  Have lower signal intensity from fat 
D)  Have lower signal intensity from water C

Question 2

-What type of imaging is displayed in this image?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1 MRI 
B)  T2 MRI 
C)  STIR 
D)  MRI myelography 
A)  T1 MRI 
B)  T2 MRI 
C)  STIR 
D)  MRI myelography A

Question 3

-When selecting an MRI protocol for the highest anatomic detail, you would choose:

Accepted Answer

A)  T2 MRI 
B)  STIR 
C)  T1 with gadolinium contrast 
D)  Proton density imaging 
A)  T2 MRI 
B)  STIR 
C)  T1 with gadolinium contrast 
D)  Proton density imaging D

Question 4

-This is an axial T2 image at the level of the femoral condyles. The open arrow points to the medial patellar retinaculum. What does the solid arrow point to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edema 
B)  Fatty tumor 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  Osteogenic tumor 
A)  Edema 
B)  Fatty tumor 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  Osteogenic tumor

Question 5

The value of STIR images lies in their superior ability to detect:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fractures 
B)  Bone marrow 
C)  Edema 
D)  Muscle detail 
A)  Fractures 
B)  Bone marrow 
C)  Edema 
D)  Muscle detail

Question 6

On T1 MRI:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat appears dark gray 
B)  Inflammation is bright 
C)  Tendons appear light gray 
D)  Healthy tendons appear black 
A)  Fat appears dark gray 
B)  Inflammation is bright 
C)  Tendons appear light gray 
D)  Healthy tendons appear black

Question 7

The advantages of MRI include:

Accepted Answer

A)  No ionizing radiation 
B)  Fast imaging times 
C)  Optimal imaging of cortical bone 
D)  Relatively inexpensive 
A)  No ionizing radiation 
B)  Fast imaging times 
C)  Optimal imaging of cortical bone 
D)  Relatively inexpensive

Question 8

MRI myelography:

Accepted Answer

A)  Refers to the use of gadolinium contrast injected into the cerebrospinal fluid 
B)  Refers to the study of the spinal canal with high-resolution T2 MRI 
C)  Is done in conjunction with radiographic myelography 
D)  Is the use of enhanced proton density imaging 
A)  Refers to the use of gadolinium contrast injected into the cerebrospinal fluid 
B)  Refers to the study of the spinal canal with high-resolution T2 MRI 
C)  Is done in conjunction with radiographic myelography 
D)  Is the use of enhanced proton density imaging

Question 9

-These are sagittal T1 (left) and T2 (right) MRIs of the knee of a gymnast who had a hard landing on extended knees. Based on imaging characteristics, what do the arrows indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty tumor 
B)  Bone marrow edema 
C)  A fracture line 
D)  Ossification 
A)  Fatty tumor 
B)  Bone marrow edema 
C)  A fracture line 
D)  Ossification

Question 10

Open and upright MRI scanners have the advantages of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher field strengths and thus better resolution 
B)  Ability to perform movements while scanning 
C)  Shorter scanning times 
D)  Less chance of image degradation 
A)  Higher field strengths and thus better resolution 
B)  Ability to perform movements while scanning 
C)  Shorter scanning times 
D)  Less chance of image degradation

-Compared with T1 MR images, T2 images:

-What type of imaging is displayed in this image?

-When selecting an MRI protocol for the highest anatomic detail, you would choose:

-This is an axial T2 image at the level of the femoral condyles. The open arrow points to the medial patellar retinaculum. What does the solid arrow point to?

The value of STIR images lies in their superior ability to detect:

On T1 MRI:

The advantages of MRI include:

MRI myelography:

-These are sagittal T1 (left) and T2 (right) MRIs of the knee of a gymnast who had a hard landing on extended knees. Based on imaging characteristics, what do the arrows indicate?

Open and upright MRI scanners have the advantages of:

General Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis

Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture

Computed Tomography

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

The Chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints

Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee

Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot

Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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Exam 5: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

-Compared with T1 MR images, T2 images:

-What type of imaging is displayed in this image?

-When selecting an MRI protocol for the highest anatomic detail, you would choose:

-This is an axial T2 image at the level of the femoral condyles. The open arrow points to the medial patellar retinaculum. What does the solid arrow point to?

The value of STIR images lies in their superior ability to detect:

On T1 MRI:

The advantages of MRI include:

MRI myelography:

-These are sagittal T1 (left) and T2 (right) MRIs of the knee of a gymnast who had a hard landing on extended knees. Based on imaging characteristics, what do the arrows indicate?

Open and upright MRI scanners have the advantages of:

General Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis

Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture

Computed Tomography

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

The Chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints

Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee

Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot

Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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