title: Fundamentals of magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR) is a new method for obtaining high quality tomographic images of potentially greater pathophysiologic specificity than conventional imaging methods. The basic concepts necessary for understanding MR instrumentation and image interpretation are outlined. A fundamental knowledge of MR is needed to appreciate future clinical applications.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods