Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging, commonly known as MRI, is a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to visualize internal structures of the body. It utilizes strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images, making it particularly useful for examining soft tissues such as the brain, muscles, and organs.
The process involves placing the patient inside a large magnet, where the magnetic field aligns the protons in the body. When radiofrequency pulses are applied, these protons emit signals that are captured and transformed into images. MRI is widely used for diagnosing various conditions, including tumors and neurological disorders.