Brain Imaging

What does and EEG (Electroencephalography) do?

• Track anatomical structure

• Examines neurons to track electrical signals in the brain

• Detects cancer early

• Make images of the brain

This machine is used to record the ELECTRICAL activity of large portions of the brain.

• MRI

• CAT

• PET

• electroencephalograph

This type of imaging can help doctors study sleep cycles.

• MRI

• PET

• CT Scan

• EEG

The patient will be given a radioactive substance and asked to complete a task to see which part of the brain is being utilized.

• MRI

• PET

• CT Scan

• EEG

What is the process of a brain ablation?

• When scientists make a brain image.

• When scientists clinically study the brain.

• When scientists insert a radioactive isotope into the body.

• When scientists cut or destroy part of the brain

This image uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of brain tissue.

• MRI

• PET

• EEG

• CAT scan

This scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around your body and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside your body.

• MRI

• PET

• CAT

• EEG

This scan is best suited for looking at soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons, the brain, and many of the internal organs as it has more detail.

• MRI

• PET

• X-Ray

• EEG

This is a technique for measuring and mapping brain activity that is noninvasive and safe.

• EEG

• X-Ray

• fMRI

• CAT scan

This can be used to examine brain function. Over the last decade it has provided new insight to the investigation of how memories are formed, language, pain, learning and emotion.

• MRI

• fMRI

• EEG

• X-Ray