TA2Viewer: A web-based browser for Terminologia Anatomica and online anatomical knowledge
Michael W Halle1, Ron Kikinis1, Paul E Neumann2,3
1Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|April 1, 2024
Summary
TA2Viewer is an open-access application providing dynamic access to the Terminologia Anatomica, second edition (TA2). This tool enhances anatomical knowledge discovery by linking terms to diverse online resources and multilingual synonyms.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Medical Informatics
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Accessing standardized anatomical terminology is crucial for medical research and education.
- Existing anatomical databases may lack comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily searchable information.
- The Terminologia Anatomica, second edition (TA2) provides an official standard for anatomical nomenclature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present TA2Viewer, an open-access, web-based application and database.
- To provide dynamic, interactive browsing and searching of the TA2 anatomical terminology.
- To serve as a comprehensive index for online anatomical knowledge, linking to external resources.
Main Methods:
- Developed a web-based application integrating the official digital TA2.
- Implemented interactive features for hierarchical navigation and searching of anatomical terms, synonyms, and related terms.
- Utilized Wikidata cross-references to link TA2 terms to external databases (e.g., Wikipedia, PubMed, UBERON, UMLS) and enabled multilingual searches.
Main Results:
- TA2Viewer offers free, dynamic access to the TA2 nomenclature in Latin and English.
- The application facilitates efficient searching and browsing of anatomical terms and their relationships.
- It provides seamless integration with numerous external online resources for expanded information retrieval.
Conclusions:
- TA2Viewer serves as a valuable, accessible resource for anatomical terminology and related information.
- The platform enhances the discoverability and utility of anatomical knowledge for researchers, educators, and students.
- It represents a significant advancement in leveraging standardized anatomical nomenclature for broader scientific access.
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