One of the fundamental principles of MR imaging interpretation is the ability to distinguish
normal anatomical landmarks from true disease. The radiologist is thus compelled to
accumulate a comprehensive knowledge of normal structures, variants, and potential
MRI diagnostic pitfalls.1-5 In this article we will focus on a number of normal bony, ligamentous, and tendinous
structures that can simulate disease at the elbow. We discuss the particular anatomy
responsible for the appearance of each of these interpretation pitfalls as well as
the distinguishing features between these normal variants and true disease.
Elbow, normal variants - elbow, MR imaging
