The orientation of an MRI scan depends on how the images are displayed; generally, on a computer screen displaying an MRI where the scan progresses from the feet to the top of the head, the right side of the image corresponds to the left side of the body (as stated in the provided reference).
Here's a more detailed explanation:
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan creates detailed images of the body's internal structures. These images are produced as thin "slices" that are then compiled.
- Image Orientation: The way these slices are displayed affects the left-right orientation.
- Feet-to-Head Progression: According to the reference, some MRI scans are taken from the feet upwards toward the head.
- Visual Representation: In these cases, when viewing the MRI on a computer screen, the side that appears on the right of the image actually represents the left side of the patient's body.
This is analogous to standing face-to-face with someone; their left side is on your right.
