Components Of Mri Scanner Flashcards
1
Q
Magnet
A
→ largest + most expensive comparent, made up of superconducting coils.
→ the strength of the magnet is measured in Teslas (t)
2
Q
Gradient coils
A
Used to localize the MRI signal
3
Q
Radiofrequency (rf) coils
A
Excite the sample and detect the resulting NMR signal
4
Q
Computer systems
A
Controls the entire system
5
Q
Patient table
A
Slides the patient into the bore of the scanner
