Developed in the 1970s, it provides high-resolution cross-sectional slices that can be reconstructed into 3D models.
Emerging in the 1980s, MRI revolutionized the study of soft tissues, the brain, and the spinal cord without ionizing radiation. imaging atlas of human anatomy
Weir & Abrahams' Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6th Edition Developed in the 1970s
As medical schools increasingly shift away from traditional dissection toward "virtual" anatomy, these atlases bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world diagnostic application. The Evolution of Anatomical Imaging imaging atlas of human anatomy