magnetic resonance imaging procedure Flexion MRI 2025-06-02T05:09:11Z A type of MRI of the cervical spine designed to assess cervial myelopathy. Static views are taken with the neck in the neutral position and the mandible nearly perpendicular to the horizontal plane. To obtain the flexion/extension views, patients are instructed to perform the maximally tolerated flexion and extension actions of the neck in a non–weight-bearing position with supporting sponges placed under the head and shoulders. PMID:35636662