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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Cervical Spine

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

What's an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?

An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a safe and painless test that uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the body's organs, muscles, soft tissues, and structures. Unlike a CAT scan, an MRI doesn’t use radiation.