True or false: MRI is best suited for imaging bone structures.

The statement that MRI is best suited for imaging bone structures is false. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is primarily used to visualize soft tissue contrast, making it particularly effective for imaging structures such as muscles, cartilage, ligaments, and internal organs. While MRI can provide some information about bone conditions, it is not the preferred method for evaluating bone structures themselves. Instead, other imaging modalities like X-rays or CT (computed tomography) scans are more effective for bone visualization due to their ability to clearly delineate bony structures and detect fractures or other bony pathology.

MRI may be used in specific cases where there is a need to assess the surrounding soft tissues or to identify issues related to inflammation or edema within the bone (like osteomyelitis). However, general routine imaging of bones is not the primary strength of MRI. Therefore, the correct understanding is that MRI is less suited for imaging bone structures compared to modalities specifically designed for that purpose.