title: Cervical spine: MR imaging techniques and anatomy.
abstract: MR imaging techniques of the cervical spine are reviewed. Cervical spine anatomy is described, with special attention given to the intervertebral disks, the arterial system, and the peripheral and central nervous systems. Anatomic structures are detailed on sagittal, axial, and coronal MR images.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1077, USA. matthew-white@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology*