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Superior Mesenteric Artery Ultrasound Anatomy

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Superior mesenteric artery ultrasound image

Superior mesenteric artery ultrasound anatomy is presented here as a labeled cross-sectional atlas. Every view pairs a color-coded anatomy diagram with the matching real ultrasound image, so you can learn the expected shape and position of the superior mesenteric artery and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the superior mesenteric artery belongs to the arteries group and is shown in a consistent colour wherever it appears. The small body marker on each card shows where the transducer sits for that view, which makes it easier to reproduce the image at the bedside.

Superior mesenteric artery appears in 27 labeled views in this atlas. Each card below shows the anatomy diagram, the real ultrasound image and the probe position for that scan. Coloured dots list every structure labeled in the view, with superior mesenteric artery highlighted.

27Scan views

Superior mesenteric artery across the atlas

Probe position, Superior mesenteric artery

Superior mesenteric artery

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Suprarenal Transverse Sections, Including the Renal Vessels · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Superior mesenteric artery
1Aorta4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava17Portal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe43Tail of pancreas61Left kidney90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Superior mesenteric artery

Superior mesenteric artery

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Suprarenal Transverse Sections, Including the Renal Vessels · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Superior mesenteric artery
1Aorta4Hepatic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe36Bile duct43Tail of pancreas61Left kidney90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein

Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Suprarenal Transverse Sections, Including the Renal Vessels · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery8Right renal artery9Left renal artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver36Bile duct42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas61Left kidney90Spinal column
Probe position, Left renal vein and right renal artery

Left renal vein and right renal artery

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Suprarenal Transverse Sections, Including the Renal Vessels · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Left renal vein and right renal artery
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Left renal vein and right renal artery
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver36Bile duct42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas76Duodenum90Spinal column
Probe position, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Infrarenal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver36Bile duct41Head of pancreas43Tail of pancreas76Duodenum90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Infrarenal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver36Bile duct41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Infrarenal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver41Head of pancreas70Stomach76Duodenum90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein

Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein

Vessels / Aorta and Vena Cava in Infrarenal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein90Spinal column
Probe position, Splenic vein and left gastric artery

Splenic vein and left gastric artery

Vessels / Splenic Artery and Vein in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Splenic vein and left gastric artery
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Splenic vein and left gastric artery
1Aorta5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery7Superior mesenteric artery18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk

Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk

Vessels / Splenic Artery and Vein in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
1Aorta5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Celiac trunk

Celiac trunk

Vessels / Hepatic Artery in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Celiac trunk
3Celiac trunk7Superior mesenteric artery18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach
Probe position, Aorta

Aorta

Vessels / Renal Artery and Vein in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Aorta
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Aorta
1Aorta3Celiac trunk5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas
Probe position, Aorta and left renal vein

Aorta and left renal vein

Vessels / Left Renal Artery and Vein in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Aorta and left renal vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Aorta and left renal vein
1Aorta5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column
Probe position, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein

Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein

Vessels / Vessels of the Porta Hepatis in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach
Probe position, Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein

Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein

Vessels / Vessels of the Porta Hepatis in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder36Bile duct40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments

Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments
1Aorta3Celiac trunk5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver42Body of pancreas73Antrum of stomach74Cardia90Spinal column98Heart
Probe position, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres

Liver / Left Portions of the Liver in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres
1Aorta4Hepatic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein17Portal vein18Splenic vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres26Lateral segment27Medial segment42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas45Pancreatic duct72Body of stomach93Gas94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein

Liver / Central Portions of the Liver in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein

Liver / Central Portions of the Liver in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch

Liver / Central Portions of the Liver in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch
1Aorta4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches

Liver / Central Portions of the Liver in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
1Aorta4Hepatic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein17Portal vein18Splenic vein43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches

Liver / Central Portions of the Liver in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery9Left renal artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein17Portal vein18Splenic vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein

Liver / Central Portions of the Liver in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava14Right renal vein18Splenic vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta

Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
1Aorta3Celiac trunk7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver42Body of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Pancreas / Body of the Pancreas in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava17Portal vein21Left lobe of liver36Bile duct41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta

Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta

Pancreas / Body of the Pancreas in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas44Uncinate process45Pancreatic duct70Stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta

Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta

Pancreas / Body of the Pancreas in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySuperior mesenteric artery anatomy diagram, Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta
UltrasoundSuperior mesenteric artery ultrasound image, Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery9Left renal artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver70Stomach90Spinal column

Anatomy diagrams, ultrasound images and probe positions are part of the Ultrasound Anatomy atlas. Colours follow the atlas legend, grouping vessels, organs and other structures by type.

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