Anatomy, Cross-Sectional

Tvärsnittsanatomi

Svensk definition

Beskrivande anatomi baserad på tredimensionell avbildning av kroppen, dess organ och andra delar. Bilderna byggs upp av en rad datorproducerade tvärsnitt i tvärplanet, frontalplanet och sidoplanet.

Engelsk definition

Descriptive anatomy based on three-dimensional imaging (IMAGING, THREE-DIMENSIONAL) of the body, organs, and structures using a series of computer multiplane sections, displayed by transverse, coronal, and sagittal analyses. It is essential to accurate interpretation by the radiologist of such techniques as ultrasonic diagnosis, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, and computed tomography (TOMOGRAPHY, X-RAY COMPUTED). (From Lane & Sharfaei, Modern Sectional Anatomy, 1992, Preface)

Svenska synonymer

Anatomi, tvärsnitt

Engelska synonymer

Anatomy, Cross Sectional Sectional Anatomy Anatomy, Sectional Cross-Sectional Anatomy Cross Sectional Anatomy