Fig. 5

Sagittal T2-weighted images (gray images) and corresponding T2 maps (colored images) of discs with different levels. Relaxation times (ms) are displayed on the right of each T2 map image. a Intervertebral disc in L3–L4. b Intervertebral disc in L4–L5. c Intervertebral disc in L5–L6. d Intervertebral disc in L6–S1