Which advanced image manipulation function allows the radiologist to view several different anatomic planes from the original acquired sagittal images?

• A. Multiplanar Reconstruction
• B. Stitching
• C. Cropping
• D. Window Leveling

Answer: (A)

Multiplanar Reconstruction lets radiologists view several different anatomic planes from the original sagittal images. By re-slicing the acquired volume data, it generates views in other orientations—such as axial, coronal, or oblique—without new scans. This provides multiple perspectives to assess structures and relationships more thoroughly, helping detect pathologies that may be less visible in a single plane.

Stitching would merge adjacent images to create a larger field of view, not reorienting planes. Cropping trims parts of the image, reducing the field of view without changing orientation. Window leveling adjusts brightness and contrast, altering appearance but not the plane orientation.