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At what disc segment does a spine mri stop and where does coccyx region start? will the s4 & s5 be included with the coccyx, it wasn't for the spine?
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Lumbar spine MRI: Typically includes images from the 11th or 12th thoracic vertebra through the mid sacrum. Unless specifically requested, a lumbar spine MRI will not include the lower part of the sacrum or coccyx. If an MRI of the "sacrum" or "pelvis" is requested, the coccyx is included.
Answered 7/11/2019
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