Recent Developments in Magnetic Resonance ImagingAbout This Hardback Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a technique used in radiology. It is used in forming the pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. MRI uses magnetic field gradients, strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate an image of the organs in the body. Magnetic resonance imaging is different from a CT scan and PET scan as it does not involve X rays and ionizing radiation. MRI is primarily used for