Christopher Powers & Frank G. Shellock 
Kinematic MRI of the Joints [PDF ebook] 
Functional Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Clinical Applications

Kinematic MRI refers to imaging a joint through a range of motion to examine the interactions between the soft tissue and osseous anatomy that comprise the joint. Kinematic MRI techniques were developed because various pathologic conditions are dependent on the specific position of the joint or in response to loading or stress. Importantly, static-