Abstract
Diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging (DTI) is a relatively new technology that is popular for imaging the white matter of the brain. This article provides a basic and broad overview of DTI to enable the reader to develop an intuitive understanding of these types of data, and an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses.
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Publication types
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Historical Article
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anisotropy
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Axons / physiology
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Brain Mapping / methods
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Color
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging / history
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging / methods*
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False Negative Reactions
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False Positive Reactions
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History, 20th Century
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History, 21st Century
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / history
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
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Neural Pathways