Cross-Sectional View

Definition

Cross-sectional view refers to an imaging perspective that allows us to see structures within an object by slicing it horizontally or vertically. In terms of neuroimaging, it provides a snapshot or "slice" view of the brain at a particular point.

Related terms

Sagittal View: An anatomical perspective that divides the brain into left and right halves.

Coronal View: An anatomical perspective that divides the brain into front and back halves.

Axial View: An anatomical perspective that divides the brain into top and bottom halves.