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Does a mid back mri show the ribs from top to bottom?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

An MRI of: the thoracic spine generally won't show much of the ribs because the views are tailored to look at the vertebral column.

Answered 7/30/2014

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