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Three-dimensional reconstruction: a tissue embedding method for alignment of serial sections. 1988

E P Meyer, and V J Domanico
Department of Zoology, University of Zürich, Switzerland.

Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction from serial sections that are undistorted and true-to-life is only possible when a reference system exists that allows correct matching of the section drawings. This paper describes a simple method for producing reference lines that ensures proper alignment of the drawings. (1) The specimen is embedded in a rectangular form, (2) the sides of the block are painted, and (3) the embedded specimen is sectioned exactly perpendicular to the painted sides of the block. Thus, in each section the paint appears as dark lines which serve as reference lines for matching the sections.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008867 Microtomy The technique of using a microtome to cut thin or ultrathin sections of tissues embedded in a supporting substance. The microtome is an instrument that hold a steel, glass or diamond knife in clamps at an angle to the blocks of prepared tissues, which it cuts in sections of equal thickness. Thin Sectioning,Ultramicrotomy,Sectioning, Thin,Sectionings, Thin,Thin Sectionings
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001000 Ants Insects of the family Formicidae, very common and widespread, probably the most successful of all the insect groups. All ants are social insects, and most colonies contain three castes, queens, males, and workers. Their habits are often very elaborate and a great many studies have been made of ant behavior. Ants produce a number of secretions that function in offense, defense, and communication. (From Borror, et al., An Introduction to the Study of Insects, 4th ed, p676) Ant

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