Towards an anthropomorphic MRI phantom mimicking static and dynamic B0 field variations in the human cervical spinal cord

Key Points

• The aim is to create an MRI phantom that simulates both static and dynamic B0 field variations for cervical spinal cord imaging.
• Designed a low-cost and modular MRI phantom
• Ensured the phantom is non-toxic and free from biological hazards
• Tested the phantom for its ability to mimic B0 field variations
• The phantom proved to be reproducible and effective in simulating B0 field variations
• Facilitated development of correction strategies for spinal cord MRI
• Demonstrated potential as a useful tool in MRI research