ReviewAnatomical science international2023
Novel combination method of wide-range serial sectioning and 3D reconstruction visualizing both macro-level dynamics and micro-level interactions in an attempt to analyze the female pelvic floor.
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- Presence of smooth muscle continuous with the rectal and vaginal walls in the deep perineal space prompts reconsideration of the deep transverse perineal muscle.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Three-dimensional heterogeneity of smooth muscle fiber density anterior to the rectum in males: quantitative analysis with implications for transanal total mesorectal excision.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Article
- Three-dimensional Analysis of the Distribution of Smooth and Skeletal Muscle Tissue Around the Female Urethra.International urogynecology journal · 2025Article
- Whole Exome Sequencing Reveals Candidate Variants in Ion Channel Genes for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction in Young Females with a Family History.International urogynecology journal · 2025Article
- Contrast-enhanced Micro-CT imaging of a foetal female pelvic floor reveals anatomical details.PloS one · 2025Article
- Skeletal Muscle Complex Between the Vagina and Anal Canal: Implications for Perineal Laceration.International urogynecology journal · 2024Observational
- Retroperitoneal fasciae as barriers for nerve and arterial passages connecting the retroperitoneal region to the peritoneal organs.Journal of anatomy · 2024Article
- Significant relationship between musculoaponeurotic attachment of the abdominal and thigh adductor muscles to the pubis: implications for the diagnosis of groin pain.Anatomical science international · 2024Article
- Twisted orientation of the muscle bundles in the levator ani functional parts in women: Implications for pelvic floor support mechanism.Journal of anatomy · 2024Article
- Three-dimensional model of normal human dermal tissue using serial tissue sections.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
- Pelvic floor and perineal muscles: a dynamic coordination between skeletal and smooth muscles on pelvic floor stabilization.Anatomical science international · 2023Review
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Abstract
The present report presents details of the method for combining wide-range serial sectioning and 3D reconstruction using an adult cadaver. For several decades, anatomists have utilized a variety of non-destructive three-dimensional (3D) visualization methods to complement gross anatomical analysis methods. These include vascular casting for the visualization of vascular morphology and micro-CT for the visualization of bone morphology. However, these conventional methods are restricted by the properties and sizes of the target structures. Here, we introduce a method to conduct 3D reconstruction based on wide-range serial histological sections from adult cadavers, which overcomes previous restrictions. An attempt at 3D visualization of the female pelvic floor muscles provides a detailed description of the procedure. Supplemental video and 3D PDF files allow multifaceted observation of 3D images. Wide-range serial sectioning visualizes morphology beyond the scope of conventional methods, while 3D reconstruction enables non-destructive 3D visualization of any structure that can be observed on a histological section, including skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, ligaments, cartilage, connective tissue, blood vessels, nerves, lymph nodes, and glands. The novel combination of both methods is instrumental in meso-anatomy, a discipline intermediate between macro-anatomy and micro-anatomy.
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