3-D imaging: basic concepts for radiologic technologists.

This article describes the physical principles and clinical applications of three-dimensional imaging in diagnostic radiology. It explores the history of 3-D imaging in medicine and reviews basic 3-D concepts. In addition, it discusses the technical aspects of medical 3-D imaging, including data sources, creation of 3-D space and rendering techniques. The article concludes with an overview of the clinical applications of 3-D imaging in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as a commentary on the future of 3-D imaging in radiology.