Abstract:
The aim of this study is to establish suitable
protocols of magnetic resonance imaging for normal
cranial nerves appearance because it is not feasible to
follow their entire course within the brain due to their
oblique direction and small size, beside that they are
surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid, fat and blood vessels.
The study also aim to establish accurate landmarks
for easy detection of these nerves.
The study visualized the normal anatomy of the
cranial nerves in due to their excellent contrast with
cerebrospinal fluid and the possibility of thin sections, so
that these protocols might be essential for the diagnosis
of neuroalgia and cranial nerves paralysis.
