Anatomy, Cross-Sectional (also known as Anatomy, Cross Sectional, Anatomy, Sectional): 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 es

NIH MeSH · D019412Disciplines and Occupations

Anatomy, Cross-Sectional

Also known asAnatomy, Cross Sectional · Anatomy, Sectional · Cross-Sectional Anatomy · Cross Sectional Anatomy · Sectional Anatomy

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 classification

  • H01.158.100.185

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Common questions about Anatomy, Cross-Sectional

What does Anatomy, Cross-Sectional mean in medicine?
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) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Anatomy, Cross-Sectional known by any other names?
Yes. Anatomy, Cross-Sectional is also referred to as Anatomy, Cross Sectional, Anatomy, Sectional, Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Cross Sectional Anatomy in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Anatomy, Cross-Sectional sit in the medical classification?
Anatomy, Cross-Sectional falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.100.185). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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