anatomy, Cross-Sectional

Preferred Label : anatomy, Cross-Sectional;

MeSH 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);

MeSH synonym : sectional anatomy; anatomy, sectional; cross-sectional anatomy; cross sectional anatomy; anatomy, cross sectional;

MeSH annotation : coordinate with organ/anat (IM); DF: ANAT CROSS SECTION; coordinate with organ/anat (IM);

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Origin ID

D019412;

UMLS CUI

C0376585;

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Record concept(s)
- anatomy, Cross-Sectional [MeSH concept]
See also
- imaging, Three-Dimensional [MeSH Descriptor]
- magnetic resonance imaging [MeSH Descriptor]
- tomography [MeSH Descriptor]
- ultrasonography [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Intellectual Product [UMLS semantic type]

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