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-The dorsal plane is particularly useful when scanning for brachial plexus pathology, as it provides a good overview of both forelimbs symmetrically. As a first screening sequence, the dorsal should cover from the sternum to just past the vertebral bodies, with the FOV large enough to demonstrate both forelimbs and shoulders. The __Brachial Plexus__ nerves exit ventrocaudally  from C4/5 to T1/2 and extend into the forelimbs and dorsal to the humeral head. Incidental findings are also frequently located on the dorsal plane (Right image, red arrow)+The dorsal plane is particularly useful when scanning for brachial plexus pathology, as it provides a good overview of both forelimbs symmetrically. As a first screening sequence, the dorsal should cover from the sternum to just past the vertebral bodies, with the FOV large enough to demonstrate both forelimbs and shoulders. The __Brachial Plexus__ nerves exit ventrocaudally  from C4/5 to T1/2 and extend into the forelimbs and dorsal to the humeral head. Some plexus pathology may lead to changes in the signal intensity of muscles (Right image, red arrow)
  
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   * Use Dixon techniques for fat saturation (Dixon, FLEX, IDEAL)   * Use Dixon techniques for fat saturation (Dixon, FLEX, IDEAL)
   * SPAIR/SPECIAL techniques may be a bit more homogenous if available   * SPAIR/SPECIAL techniques may be a bit more homogenous if available
-  * Manually shim to the area around the thoracic inlet+  * Manually shim to the area of interest
   * Position and scan close the isocenter   * Position and scan close the isocenter
   * Use the smallest appropriate FOV   * Use the smallest appropriate FOV