Keywords: Data Acquisition, fMRI (task based)The tactile stimulus of fingers in fMRI can effectively reveal the somatosensory functional region. However, this research requires a high-resolution fMRI technique, enabling a distinct delineation of functional areas for each finger. This work demonstrates the use of high-resolution EPIK (1.25 x 1.25 mm2) for enhanced characterization of somatosensory areas at 3T. EPIK provides improved spatial resolution than EPI (1.72 x 1.72 mm2) with increased brain coverage while keeping the same temporal resolution as EPI. The activation region from EPIK was shown to be more locally specific, thereby enabling a clearer recognition of functional areas for each finger.
How to access this content:
For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.
After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.
After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.
Keywords