An orthopedic surgeon is seeing a patient who has a suspected tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. She chooses to order which test, which produces superior soft tissue resolution for distinguishing adjacent structures?
A) Computed tomography
B) Magnetic resonance imaging
C) Positron emission tomography
D) Radiography

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) produces superior soft tissue resolution for distinguishing adjacent structures, making it the best choice for detecting a suspected tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. Computed tomography (CT) and radiography are better for imaging bones, and positron emission tomography (PET) is better for detecting metabolic activity in tissues.

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