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  • Medical Imaging
  • Digital Archiving
  • Life Sciences Informatics

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  • The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has a history of archiving and distributing biomedical print images and textual knowledge.
  • NLM's strategic planning in 1985-86 anticipated the need for digital image libraries distributed via networks.
  • The NLM Planning Panel on Electronic Imaging recommended the creation of a digital image library.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a comprehensive digital image library of human anatomy.
  • To provide a standardized, high-quality dataset for various applications.
  • To create the Visible Human Project dataset.

Main Methods:

  • Acquisition of computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and cryosection images.
  • Selection and preparation of representative male and female cadavers.
  • Development of digital distribution methods over computer networks.

Main Results:

  • The male and female Visible Human datasets have been created and are available.
  • These datasets are supporting diverse applications including education, diagnostics, and treatment planning.
  • The resource is a public domain international asset.

Conclusions:

  • The Visible Human Project provides a valuable, growing resource for the medical and scientific community.
  • Continued development, including data integration and attribute enhancement, will increase its utility.
  • The NLM's initiative has established a foundational dataset for digital anatomy exploration.