Adrenal Gland Ultrasound Anatomy

Adrenal gland 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 adrenal gland and then recognise it on a real scan.
In the atlas legend the adrenal gland belongs to the kidneys 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.
Adrenal gland across the atlas
Opening of renal vein
Vessels / Right Renal Artery and Vein in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane


Adrenal gland, liver
Adrenal Glands / Upper Abdominal Longitudinal Scans of the Right Adrenal Gland from Right to Left · Longitudinal plane


Adrenal gland, vena cava, renal artery
Adrenal Glands / Upper Abdominal Longitudinal Scans of the Right Adrenal Gland from Right to Left · Longitudinal plane


Adrenal gland, vena cava
Adrenal Glands / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Right Adrenal Gland from Below Upward · Transverse plane


Kidney, spleen
Adrenal Glands / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Left Adrenal Gland from Back to Front · Longitudinal plane


Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen
Adrenal Glands / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Left Adrenal Gland from Back to Front · Longitudinal plane


Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen
Adrenal Glands / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Left Adrenal Gland from Back to Front · Longitudinal plane


Layers of adrenal gland
Adrenal Glands / Details of the Adrenal Glands


Layers of adrenal gland
Adrenal Glands / Details of the Adrenal Glands


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.