MRI Vascular Abdomen and Pelvis (Anatomy) - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome to today's lesson on the MRI of the vascular abdomen and pelvis. In this lesson, we will look at some anatomy on maximum intensity projection or MIP image. Let's get started. We're looking at a maximum intensity projection image. This type of image is created during angiography studies and uses advanced computer techniques to identify the brightest pixels in the image. This three-dimensional technique allows us to rotate the image in order to view the vessels from all directions. Looking at this lateral view, we can see a portion of the upper descending aorta as well as a portion of the left ventricle which has contrast in it. One important structure is the celiac axis, also known as the celiac trunk. This is a short major artery originating off of the abdominal aorta. The celiac trunk splits into the left gastric artery, splenic artery, and common hepatic artery. Immediately inferior to the celiac trunk is the superior