MRI scans, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans, are a type of neuroimaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain's structure and function.
Related terms
fMRI: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging is an advanced version of MRI that can assess brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow and oxygenation levels.
PET scan: Positron Emission Tomography scan uses a radioactive tracer to measure brain activity based on glucose metabolism.
EEG: Electroencephalogram measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp.