Cervical Spine
Cervical Spine
MusculoskeletalCervical spine phantom with vertebral bodies C1-C7, intervertebral discs, spinal cord, nerve roots, and vertebral arteries
Image Library
Sagittal MRI of the cervical spine showing spinal cord
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CT of the cervical spine
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Lateral radiograph of the cervical spine
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Sagittal MRI of the cervical spine showing spinal cord
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Tissue Structures
| Structure | Density (HU) | T1 (ms) | T2 (ms) | Echo | Rel. Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertebral Body | 250 | 400 | 45 | 0.85 | 18% | |
| Cortical Bone | 1200 | 300 | 1 | 0.95 | 8% | |
| Disc | 60 | 1200 | 80 | 0.3 | 5% | |
| Spinal Cord | 30 | 900 | 70 | 0.0 | 4% | |
| Csf | 5 | 4000 | 2000 | 0.0 | 4% | |
| Vertebral Artery | 45 | 1200 | 50 | 0.2 | 2% | |
| Nerve Root | 35 | 1000 | 75 | 0.0 | 2% | |
| Muscle | 40 | 900 | 35 | 0.4 | 14% | |
| Fat | -100 | 250 | 80 | 0.6 | 10% |
Compatible Imaging Instruments
| Model | Manufacturer | Modality |
|---|---|---|
| Aquilion ONE PRISM | Canon Medical Systems | CT |
| Vantage Galan 3T | Canon Medical Systems | MRI |
| SCENARIA View | Fujifilm Healthcare | CT |
| Revolution Apex | GE HealthCare | CT |
| SIGNA Hero | GE HealthCare | MRI |
| SIGNA Premier | GE HealthCare | MRI |
| Spectral CT 7500 | Philips Healthcare | CT |
| Ingenia Ambition 1.5T | Philips Healthcare | MRI |
| SOMATOM Force | Siemens Healthineers | CT |
| MAGNETOM Vida | Siemens Healthineers | MRI |
| MAGNETOM Terra.X | Siemens Healthineers | MRI |