Abdominal MRI scan
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Nuclear magnetic resonance - abdomen
NMR - abdomen
Magnetic resonance imaging - abdomen
MRI of the abdomen
Liver MRI - abdomen
Pancreas MRI - abdomen
Kidney MRI - abdomen
An abdominal magnetic resonance imaging scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves. The waves create pictures of the inside of the belly area. It does not use radiation (x-rays). Single magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images are called slices. The images can be stored on a computer, viewed on a monitor, printed on film...
The Basics
Tests for liver anatomy
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Liver anatomy
The liver serves a wide variety of body functions, including detoxifying blood and producing bile that aids in digestion.
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Gallbladder anatomy
The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver. It stores and concentrates the bile produced in the liver.
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Gallbladder anatomy
The gallbladder is located in the abdomen, on the right side, underneath the liver. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver and delivers it to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), where it aids in the digestion of fat.
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Normal abdominal anatomy
The major abdominal digestive organs are the liver, the stomach, the small and large intestines, the gallbladder and the pancreas.
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7/5/2022+
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