MRI scans of the spinal cord and brain
The functional MRI of the brain is a unique variety of MRI (fMRI). It creates visual representations of blood flow to particular brain regions. It can be used to investigate the structure of the brain and identify the regions of it responsible for crucial functions.
This aids in locating crucial language and motor control regions in the brains of patients who may undergo brain surgery. Functional MRI can also be used to evaluate damage caused by conditions like Alzheimer's disease or head injuries.