Spin echo T1 and CPMG T2 slice positioning and image acquisition parameters
| Scan position and acquisition parameters | Spin echo T1 | CPMG (T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of slices | 6 | 5 |
| Slice thickness (mm) | 4 mm | 5 mm |
| Field of view (mm) | 340 mm | 380 mm |
| Middle slice location | Upper border distal third upper leg (ASIS—lateral epicondyle femur) | Upper border distal third upper leg (ASIS—lateral epicondyle femur) |
| Relaxation time (ms) | 550 | 1500 |
| Echo time (ms) | 9 | 10.5–168 |
| Number of echoes | 1 | 16 |
| Voxel size (mm) | 0.9×0.9×4.0 | 1.5×1.5×5.0 |
ASIS, anterior superior iliac spine; CPMG, Carr Purcell Meiboom Gill.