High-resolution MR imaging anatomy of the orbit - Correlation with comparative cryosectional anatomy

High resolution MR imaging of the orbit enables visualization of anatomic d etails in the orbit, including important blood vessels, muscles, nerves and connective tissue structures. The best resolution of anatomic details curr ently is obtained by using surface coils and T1-weighted spin echo sequence s. Some examples of clinical applications demonstrate that a detailed knowl edge of orbital imaging anatomy is a prerequisite fdr successful interpreta tion of clinical MR images. Additionally, this noninvasive diagnostic techn ique may be used for anatomical in vivo studies.