BRAIN PLANE
In brain imaging, different planes are used to visualize different aspects of the brain. These include axial (transverse), coronal, and sagittal planes. Each plane provides a different perspective and helps in diagnosing various conditions affecting the brain, such as tumors, hemorrhages, or other abnormalities. Continue read below.
AXIAL PLANE
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Axial brain" typically refers to images of the brain obtained in the axial plane, also known as the transverse plane.
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This imaging technique involves taking cross-sectional slices of the brain from the top of the head to the bottom, parallel to the ground.
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Axial brain images are essential in diagnosing a variety of neurological conditions, including tumors, strokes, hemorrhages, and structural abnormalities.
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They provide detailed information about the internal structures of the brain, including the cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and ventricular system.
Credit to Foundation of Neuroscience Michigan State University
Pandey, V., Shukla, V., & Baptista, C.A. (2015).
CORONAL PLANE
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Coronal brain imaging refers to the acquisition of images of the brain in the coronal plane. The coronal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.
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In coronal brain imaging, the slices are obtained perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the face.
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Coronal brain imaging provides a different perspective compared to axial imaging. It allows for the visualization of structures from the front to the back of the head.
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This imaging technique is particularly useful for assessing the relationship between different brain structures and for evaluating conditions such as brain tumors, trauma, and developmental abnormalities.
Credit to Foundation of Neuroscience Michigan State University
Pandey, V., Shukla, V., & Baptista, C.A. (2015).
SAGITTAL PLANE
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Sagittal brain imaging refers to the acquisition of images of the brain in the sagittal plane.
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The sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections, and in sagittal brain imaging, the slices are obtained parallel to this plane.
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Sagittal brain imaging provides a lateral view of the brain, allowing for the assessment of structures from the side.
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This imaging technique is valuable for evaluating the symmetry of brain structures, assessing the midline structures such as the corpus callosum, and identifying any abnormalities or lesions present in the brain.
Credit to Foundation of Neuroscience Michigan State University
Pandey, V., Shukla, V., & Baptista, C.A. (2015).
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