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fMRI · Blood-oxygen signals that map task and resting-state networks.

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Quick answers

Where should I start with fMRI?

Read Overview → Anatomy → Function, then use compare rails.

Is this page advice for fMRI?

Educational atlas — not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice.

What does the local lens add?

It names everyday desks for Methods before English norms look universal.

Are the scores a ranking of fMRI?

No — editorial 0–100 browsing aids inside this atlas only.

How do I compare fMRI to neighbours?

Use related cards and best-of / quiz rails after the first three chapters.

Which chapter is densest?

Anatomy and Function carry mechanisms; skim Overview first.

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Anatomy for fMRI is a network story, not a single “spot”.

Structures below are teaching landmarks; individual brains vary.

Structures

Structure 1

A key node for hemodynamic mapping in fMRI, studied with imaging and lesion methods.

Structure 2

A key node for hemodynamic mapping in fMRI, studied with imaging and lesion methods.

Structure 3

A key node for hemodynamic mapping in fMRI, studied with imaging and lesion methods.

Structure 4

A key node for hemodynamic mapping in fMRI, studied with imaging and lesion methods.

Structure 5

A key node for hemodynamic mapping in fMRI, studied with imaging and lesion methods.

Structure 6

A key node for hemodynamic mapping in fMRI, studied with imaging and lesion methods.

Pathways

Pathway 1

White-matter and synaptic routes that carry hemodynamic mapping signals.

Pathway 2

White-matter and synaptic routes that carry hemodynamic mapping signals.

Pathway 3

White-matter and synaptic routes that carry hemodynamic mapping signals.

Pathway 4

White-matter and synaptic routes that carry hemodynamic mapping signals.

Landmarks

Landmark 1

A classic anatomical landmark used when teaching fMRI.

Landmark 2

A classic anatomical landmark used when teaching fMRI.

Landmark 3

A classic anatomical landmark used when teaching fMRI.

Landmark 4

A classic anatomical landmark used when teaching fMRI.

Trace related regions on the interactive atlas after reading this page.

Sources & research

  1. Brain magnetic resonance imaging with contrast dependent on blood oxygenationOgawa S; et al. · 1990 · PNASDOIPubMed
  2. What we can do and what we cannot do with fMRILogothetis NK · 2008 · NatureDOIPubMed
  3. Circular analysis in systems neuroscience: the dangers of double dippingKriegeskorte N; Simmons WK; Bellgowan PS; Baker CI · 2009 · Nature NeuroscienceDOIPubMed

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