Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.