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Can mri show bone structure like an x-ray?
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MRI vs X-ray : Bone structure is visible on MRI, but the pictures look quite different from the way bone looks on X-ray. MRI is often used to evaluate delicate and complex bones such as one would find in wrists or feet.
Answered 2/12/2019
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