High-resolution, cross-sectional computed tomography of the normal spine.
CT has proved to be an excellent method of studying the spine in cross section. The osseous axial skeleton may be imaged without the need for contrast media. Analysis of the contents of the spinal canal requires administration of intrathecal contrast material, except in the lumbar region, where epidural fat serves as a natural contrast agent. This article illustrates and discusses normal axial CT anatomy of the spine.
D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013115:Spinal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed