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Aorta Ultrasound Anatomy

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Aorta ultrasound image

Aorta 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 aorta and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the aorta 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.

Aorta appears in 82 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 aorta highlighted.

82Scan views

Aorta across the atlas

Probe position, Passage of aorta and vena cava through diaphragm

Passage of aorta and vena cava through diaphragm

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Passage of aorta and vena cava through diaphragm
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Passage of aorta and vena cava through diaphragm
1Aorta10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver23Caudate lobe24Ligamentum teres70Stomach90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Left gastric artery

Left gastric artery

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left gastric artery
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Left gastric artery
1Aorta6Left gastric artery10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver23Caudate lobe24Ligamentum teres90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Celiac trunk

Celiac trunk

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Celiac trunk
1Aorta3Celiac trunk6Left gastric artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Celiac trunk

Celiac trunk

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Celiac trunk
1Aorta3Celiac trunk10Vena cava17Portal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Hepatic artery

Hepatic artery

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Hepatic artery
1Aorta3Celiac trunk4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Splenic artery

Splenic artery

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Splenic artery
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Splenic artery
1Aorta3Celiac trunk4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Superior mesenteric artery

Superior mesenteric artery

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left renal vein and right renal artery
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein
1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein90Spinal column
Probe position, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava90Spinal column
Probe position, Aorta

Aorta

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Aorta
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Aorta
1Aorta4Hepatic artery18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Splenic vein and left gastric artery

Splenic vein and left gastric artery

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Splenic vein and left gastric artery
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
1Aorta5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
1Aorta3Celiac trunk5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery9Left renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas96Diaphragm
Probe position, Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
1Aorta5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery9Left renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas74Cardia96Diaphragm
Probe position, Hepatic artery and splenic vein

Hepatic artery and splenic vein

Vessels / Hepatic Artery in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery and splenic vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Hepatic artery and splenic vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach
Probe position, Aorta

Aorta

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Aorta
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Aorta
1Aorta3Celiac trunk5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas
Probe position, Opening of renal vein

Opening of renal vein

Vessels / Right Renal Artery and Vein in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Opening of renal vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Opening of renal vein
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder69Adrenal gland76Duodenum90Spinal column95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Renal vein

Renal vein

Vessels / Right Renal Artery and Vein in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Renal vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Renal vein
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney76Duodenum90Spinal column95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Renal vein at hilum, renal artery

Renal vein at hilum, renal artery

Vessels / Right Renal Artery and Vein in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Renal vein at hilum, renal artery
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Renal vein at hilum, renal artery
1Aorta8Right renal artery10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney76Duodenum90Spinal column95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Renal artery

Renal artery

Vessels / Right Renal Artery and Vein in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Renal artery
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Renal artery
1Aorta8Right renal artery10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney76Duodenum90Spinal column95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Aorta and left renal vein

Aorta and left renal vein

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Aorta and left renal vein
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach
Probe position, Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava

Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava
1Aorta3Celiac trunk4Hepatic artery10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein

Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein
1Aorta3Celiac trunk4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres36Bile duct90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Bile duct, gallbladder, vena cava

Bile duct, gallbladder, vena cava

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Bile duct, gallbladder, vena cava
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Bile duct, gallbladder, vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder36Bile duct40Pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column96Diaphragm
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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments
UltrasoundAorta 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, caudate lobe

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
1Aorta10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein23Caudate lobe26Lateral segment27Medial segment28Anterior segment74Cardia93Gas94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
1Aorta10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein23Caudate lobe26Lateral segment27Medial segment28Anterior segment71Fundus of stomach74Cardia93Gas94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch
1Aorta4Hepatic artery10Vena cava15Left renal vein17Portal vein18Splenic vein26Lateral segment27Medial segment43Tail of pancreas72Body of stomach93Gas94Artifact96Diaphragm
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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundAorta 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, Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres

Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres
1Aorta10Vena cava15Left renal vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres26Lateral segment27Medial segment70Stomach93Gas94Artifact
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
1Aorta10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein17Portal vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum72Body of stomach96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
1Aorta10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein17Portal vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum72Body of stomach90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
1Aorta3Celiac trunk10Vena 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
UltrasoundAorta 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, 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder42Body of pancreas70Stomach76Duodenum94Artifact
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein17Portal vein19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas73Antrum of stomach76Duodenum
Probe position, Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Gallbladder fundus
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver31Fundus of gallbladder60Right kidney76Duodenum90Spinal column92Acoustic shadow94Artifact
Probe position, Gallbladder fundus, inferior border

Gallbladder fundus, inferior border

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus, inferior border
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Gallbladder fundus, inferior border
1Aorta10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney78Right colic flexure90Spinal column
Probe position, Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery18Splenic vein19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe42Body of pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundAorta 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, Section cranial to head of pancreas, vena cava, splenic vein

Section cranial to head of pancreas, vena cava, splenic vein

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Section cranial to head of pancreas, vena cava, splenic vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Section cranial to head of pancreas, vena cava, splenic vein
1Aorta10Vena cava18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column
Probe position, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein

Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein
1Aorta19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe36Bile duct41Head of pancreas44Uncinate process60Right kidney90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, common bile duct

Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, common bile duct

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, common bile duct
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, common bile duct
1Aorta10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe30Gallbladder36Bile duct41Head of pancreas60Right kidney90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, gallbladder

Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, gallbladder

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, gallbladder
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, gallbladder
1Aorta10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe30Gallbladder36Bile duct41Head of pancreas44Uncinate process60Right kidney70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk

Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk
1Aorta3Celiac trunk4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundAorta 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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta
UltrasoundAorta 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
Probe position, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery

Tail of pancreas, splenic artery

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery
1Aorta5Splenic artery10Vena cava21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Tail of pancreas, splenic vein

Tail of pancreas, splenic vein

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas, splenic vein
1Aorta3Celiac trunk4Hepatic artery10Vena cava18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach

Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach
1Aorta10Vena cava18Splenic vein42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas45Pancreatic duct70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Tail of pancreas

Tail of pancreas

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas
1Aorta10Vena cava18Splenic vein42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava, liver

Kidney, renal vein, vena cava, liver

Kidneys / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Right Kidney from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava, liver
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava, liver
1Aorta8Right renal artery10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney77Small bowel90Spinal column
Probe position, Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver

Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver

Kidneys / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Right Kidney from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver
1Aorta8Right renal artery10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney77Small bowel90Spinal column
Probe position, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Kidneys / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Left Kidney from Posterior to Anterior · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle
1Aorta9Left renal artery15Left renal vein50Spleen61Left kidney77Small bowel79Left colic flexure94Artifact
Probe position, Kidney, renal vein, spleen, aorta

Kidney, renal vein, spleen, aorta

Kidneys / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Left Kidney from Posterior to Anterior · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, spleen, aorta
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, spleen, aorta
1Aorta15Left renal vein50Spleen61Left kidney77Small bowel92Acoustic shadow
Probe position, Kidney, vena cava

Kidney, vena cava

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Kidney, vena cava
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Kidney, vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney76Duodenum90Spinal column
Probe position, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava

Kidney, renal vein, vena cava

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney77Small bowel90Spinal column
Probe position, Renal vein, vena cava

Renal vein, vena cava

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Renal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Renal vein, vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver77Small bowel90Spinal column
Probe position, Adrenal gland, vena cava

Adrenal gland, vena cava

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Adrenal gland, vena cava
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Adrenal gland, vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver69Adrenal gland77Small bowel90Spinal column
Probe position, Spleen, tail of pancreas

Spleen, tail of pancreas

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

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Spleen, tail of pancreas
1Aorta18Splenic vein43Tail of pancreas50Spleen70Stomach94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Esophagus, aorta, liver

Esophagus, aorta, liver

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Gastric Cardia from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Esophagus, aorta, liver
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Esophagus, aorta, liver
1Aorta10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein21Left lobe of liver71Fundus of stomach94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Cardia, aorta, liver

Cardia, aorta, liver

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Gastric Cardia from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Cardia, aorta, liver
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Cardia, aorta, liver
1Aorta10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein21Left lobe of liver72Body of stomach74Cardia90Spinal column94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver

Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Gastric Cardia from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver
1Aorta10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver72Body of stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Body of stomach, aorta, liver

Body of stomach, aorta, liver

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Gastric Cardia from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Body of stomach, aorta, liver
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Body of stomach, aorta, liver
1Aorta3Celiac trunk22Quadrate lobe90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Esophagus, aorta, liver

Esophagus, aorta, liver

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Longitudinal Scans of the Stomach from Right to Left · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Esophagus, aorta, liver
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Esophagus, aorta, liver
1Aorta6Left gastric artery22Quadrate lobe96Diaphragm
Probe position, Antrum, liver, pancreas

Antrum, liver, pancreas

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Antrum and Duodenum from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Antrum, liver, pancreas
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Antrum, liver, pancreas
1Aorta10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas73Antrum of stomach
Probe position, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Antrum and Duodenum from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
1Aorta10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas45Pancreatic duct73Antrum of stomach75Duodenal bulb
Probe position, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

Stomach / Upper Abdominal Transverse Scans of the Antrum and Duodenum from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyAorta anatomy diagram, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
UltrasoundAorta ultrasound image, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
1Aorta10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas45Pancreatic duct73Antrum of stomach76Duodenum

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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