what does a brain mri show
1 Bones and joints. 2  MRI can check for problems of the bones and joints, such as arthritis, problems with the temporomandibular joint, bone marrow problems, bone tumors, cartilage problems, torn ligaments or tendons, or infection. 3  MRI may also be used to tell if a bone is broken when X-ray results are not clear. MRI can look at the brain for tumors, an aneurysm, bleeding in the brain, nerve injury, and other problems, such as damage caused by a stroke. 2  MRI can also find problems of the eyes and optic nerves, and the ears and auditory nerves.