Anatomy

The wrist is considered the most complex anatomical and biomechanical structure in the human body. Therefore, in-depth knowledge is essential. 3D MR images analyse anatomy and pathology in an unprecedented way. The anatomy on MRI is usually easier to analyse in the axial plane on T1-weighted images fat-suppressed (T1WI-FS). The longitudinal continuity of a lot of structures helps their identification in the consecutive axial planes. Correlation with the coronal and sagittal plane can easily be achieved by positioning the 3D MRI cursor in the axial image(s).