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Year |
2001 |
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Question Number |
119 |
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Category |
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Question
Figure 36 shows an axial T1-weighted MRI scan at L4-5. The arrow is pointing to what structure?
1- Spinous process
2- Herniated disk
3- Epidural fat
4- Ligamentum flavum
5- Facet joint
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Answer: 3
This is simply a question testing anatomy and radiographic imaging knowledge. The arrow is pointing to fat, which has high intensity on T1-weighted MRI, while fluid has low intensity on T1- and high intensity on T2-weighted MRI’s.
Reference: The author states there is no reference.