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Interactive brain atlas with the Visible Human Project data: development methods and techniques

M Y Toh¹, R B Falk, J S Main

¹National Library of Medicine, LHNCBC, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA.

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc

|September 1, 1996

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A novel interactive digital brain atlas prototype was created using Visible Human Project data. This tool visualizes brain structures in 2D and 3D, enhancing anatomical understanding.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Medical Imaging
Computer Science

Background:

The Visible Human Project provides comprehensive multimodal brain imaging data.
Digital atlases are crucial for visualizing complex neuroanatomy.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a prototype interactive digital brain atlas.
To demonstrate techniques for atlas development using multimodal brain data.

Main Methods:

Utilized Visible Human Project data (MRI, CT, cryosections).
Developed a graphical user interface for interactive 2D and 3D visualization.
Employed volume visualization tools for rendering and manipulation.
Applied segmentation techniques including manual tracing and algorithms.

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Main Results:

A functional prototype of an interactive digital brain atlas was successfully created.
The atlas supports simultaneous display and interaction with multiple brain representations.
Incorporated motion sequences to link 2D slices with 3D structures.

Conclusions:

The prototype demonstrates the feasibility of creating an interactive digital brain atlas.
The developed methods facilitate detailed visualization and exploration of brain anatomy.
This approach aids in understanding the relationship between 2D and 3D neuroimaging data.