Ultrasound Anatomy

Artifact Ultrasound Anatomy

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Artifact ultrasound image

Artifact 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 artifact and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the artifact belongs to the general structures 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.

Artifact 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 artifact highlighted.

82Scan views

Artifact across the atlas

Probe position, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Artifact ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver41Head of pancreas70Stomach76Duodenum90Spinal column94Artifact

Probe position, Aortic bifurcation

Aortic bifurcation

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Aortic bifurcation

Artifact ultrasound image, Aortic bifurcation

2Iliac artery10Vena cava90Spinal column94Artifact

Probe position, Iliac arteries

Iliac arteries

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Iliac arteries

Artifact ultrasound image, Iliac arteries

2Iliac artery10Vena cava90Spinal column94Artifact

Probe position, Confluence of iliac veins

Confluence of iliac veins

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Confluence of iliac veins

Artifact ultrasound image, Confluence of iliac veins

2Iliac artery16Iliac vein90Spinal column94Artifact

Probe position, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, subsegments II and III

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, subsegments II and III

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, subsegments II and III

Artifact ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, subsegments II and III

18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver26Lateral segment43Tail of pancreas70Stomach94Artifact

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

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

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

18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver42Body of pancreas45Pancreatic duct73Antrum of stomach74Cardia93Gas94Artifact98Heart

Probe position, Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe

Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe

Artifact ultrasound image, Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe

10Vena cava17Portal vein22Quadrate lobe27Medial segment30Gallbladder93Gas94Artifact

Probe position, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins

Artifact ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins

10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum26Lateral segment27Medial segment28Anterior segment71Fundus of stomach93Gas94Artifact

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres

Artifact 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, opening of hepatic veins

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

Artifact ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein94Artifact96Diaphragm

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

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

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder

22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder60Right kidney77Small bowel94Artifact

Probe position, Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus

Artifact ultrasound image, Gallbladder fundus

1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver31Fundus of gallbladder60Right kidney76Duodenum90Spinal column92Acoustic shadow94Artifact

Probe position, Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver73Antrum of stomach76Duodenum94Artifact

Probe position, Right portal vein branch, duodenum, gallbladder body

Right portal vein branch, duodenum, gallbladder body

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, duodenum, gallbladder body

Artifact ultrasound image, Right portal vein branch, duodenum, gallbladder body

4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder76Duodenum94Artifact95Psoas muscle

Probe position, Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder

Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder

4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder76Duodenum94Artifact95Psoas muscle

Probe position, Gallbladder fundus, kidney

Gallbladder fundus, kidney

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus, kidney

Artifact ultrasound image, Gallbladder fundus, kidney

14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney78Right colic flexure94Artifact

Probe position, Gallbladder fundus, kidney

Gallbladder fundus, kidney

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus, kidney

Artifact ultrasound image, Gallbladder fundus, kidney

14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney78Right colic flexure94Artifact

Probe position, Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds

Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds

Gallbladder / Details of the Gallbladder

Artifact anatomy diagram, Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds

Artifact ultrasound image, Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds

14Right renal vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver31Fundus of gallbladder32Body of gallbladder33Neck of gallbladder34Infundibulum35Spiral folds60Right kidney78Right colic flexure94Artifact

Probe position, Layers of the gallbladder wall

Layers of the gallbladder wall

Gallbladder / Details of the Gallbladder

Artifact anatomy diagram, Layers of the gallbladder wall

Artifact ultrasound image, Layers of the gallbladder wall

20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder76Duodenum78Right colic flexure94Artifact

Probe position, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Artifact ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe23Caudate lobe41Head of pancreas44Uncinate process90Spinal column94Artifact

Probe position, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Artifact ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe41Head of pancreas44Uncinate process90Spinal column94Artifact

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein

Artifact 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

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

Artifact 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

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

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk

Artifact ultrasound image, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk

1Aorta3Celiac trunk4Hepatic artery5Splenic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact

Probe position, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery

Tail of pancreas, splenic artery

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic vein

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas

Artifact ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas

1Aorta10Vena cava18Splenic vein42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact

Probe position, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Pancreas / Transsplenic View of the Tail of the Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

15Left renal vein18Splenic vein43Tail of pancreas50Spleen79Left colic flexure94Artifact

Probe position, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

15Left renal vein18Splenic vein43Tail of pancreas50Spleen61Left kidney70Stomach94Artifact

Probe position, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

15Left renal vein43Tail of pancreas61Left kidney70Stomach94Artifact

Probe position, Transverse scan of pancreatic duct

Transverse scan of pancreatic duct

Pancreas / Details of the Pancreas

Artifact anatomy diagram, Transverse scan of pancreatic duct

Artifact ultrasound image, Transverse scan of pancreatic duct

19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas44Uncinate process45Pancreatic duct70Stomach94Artifact

Probe position, Longitudinal scan of pancreatic duct

Longitudinal scan of pancreatic duct

Pancreas / Details of the Pancreas

Artifact anatomy diagram, Longitudinal scan of pancreatic duct

Artifact ultrasound image, Longitudinal scan of pancreatic duct

5Splenic artery18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres42Body of pancreas45Pancreatic duct70Stomach94Artifact

Probe position, Splenic hilum, splenic vein

Splenic hilum, splenic vein

Spleen / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Spleen · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Splenic hilum, splenic vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Splenic hilum, splenic vein

18Splenic vein50Spleen94Artifact96Diaphragm

Probe position, Spleen, stomach

Spleen, stomach

Spleen / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Spleen · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, stomach

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, stomach

18Splenic vein50Spleen71Fundus of stomach94Artifact96Diaphragm

Probe position, Spleen, stomach

Spleen, stomach

Spleen / Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Spleen · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, stomach

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, stomach

50Spleen71Fundus of stomach94Artifact96Diaphragm

Probe position, Spleen, kidney, stomach

Spleen, kidney, stomach

Spleen / Transverse Flank Scans of the Spleen · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, kidney, stomach

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, kidney, stomach

43Tail of pancreas50Spleen61Left kidney70Stomach92Acoustic shadow94Artifact

Probe position, Spleen, kidney, pancreas

Spleen, kidney, pancreas

Spleen / Transverse Flank Scans of the Spleen · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, kidney, pancreas

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, kidney, pancreas

18Splenic vein43Tail of pancreas50Spleen61Left kidney70Stomach92Acoustic shadow94Artifact

Probe position, Spleen, stomach

Spleen, stomach

Spleen / Transverse Flank Scans of the Spleen · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, stomach

Artifact ultrasound image, Spleen, stomach

18Splenic vein50Spleen61Left kidney70Stomach92Acoustic shadow94Artifact

Probe position, Accessory spleen

Accessory spleen

Spleen / Details of the Spleen

Artifact anatomy diagram, Accessory spleen

Artifact ultrasound image, Accessory spleen

50Spleen51Accessory spleen61Left kidney94Artifact

Probe position, Kidney, liver

Kidney, liver

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Kidney, liver

Artifact ultrasound image, Kidney, liver

20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney78Right colic flexure94Artifact

Probe position, Kidney, renal vein, colon

Kidney, renal vein, colon

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, colon

Artifact ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, colon

10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney77Small bowel90Spinal column94Artifact95Psoas muscle96Diaphragm

Probe position, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Artifact ultrasound image, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

50Spleen61Left kidney65Renal pelvis79Left colic flexure94Artifact95Psoas muscle

Probe position, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Artifact ultrasound image, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

1Aorta9Left renal artery15Left renal vein50Spleen61Left kidney77Small bowel79Left colic flexure94Artifact

Probe position, Collecting system

Collecting system

Kidneys / Details of the Kidneys

Artifact anatomy diagram, Collecting system

Artifact ultrasound image, Collecting system

20Right lobe of liver62Renal cortex64Pyramids65Renal pelvis78Right colic flexure94Artifact95Psoas muscle

Probe position, Kidney, spleen

Kidney, spleen

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Kidney, spleen

Artifact ultrasound image, Kidney, spleen

50Spleen61Left kidney69Adrenal gland94Artifact

Probe position, Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

Artifact ultrasound image, Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

50Spleen61Left kidney69Adrenal gland94Artifact

Probe position, Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

Artifact ultrasound image, Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

43Tail of pancreas50Spleen61Left kidney69Adrenal gland94Artifact

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Esophagus, aorta, liver

Artifact 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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Cardia, aorta, liver

Artifact ultrasound image, Cardia, aorta, liver

1Aorta10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein21Left lobe of liver72Body of stomach74Cardia90Spinal column94Artifact96Diaphragm

Probe position, Antrum, liver, pancreas

Antrum, liver, pancreas

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

Artifact anatomy diagram, Antrum, liver, pancreas

Artifact ultrasound image, Antrum, liver, pancreas

22Quadrate lobe42Body of pancreas73Antrum of stomach77Small bowel94Artifact

Probe position, Gastric folds

Gastric folds

Stomach / Details of the Stomach

Artifact anatomy diagram, Gastric folds

Artifact ultrasound image, Gastric folds

21Left lobe of liver73Antrum of stomach94Artifact

Probe position, Bladder, prostate, rectum

Bladder, prostate, rectum

Bladder / Bladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Bladder, prostate, rectum

Artifact ultrasound image, Bladder, prostate, rectum

80Bladder82Urethra83Prostate89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Bladder, ureteral orifice, prostate, rectum

Bladder, ureteral orifice, prostate, rectum

Bladder / Bladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Bladder, ureteral orifice, prostate, rectum

Artifact ultrasound image, Bladder, ureteral orifice, prostate, rectum

80Bladder82Urethra83Prostate84Seminal vesicle89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Bladder, bowel

Bladder, bowel

Bladder / Bladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Bladder, bowel

Artifact ultrasound image, Bladder, bowel

77Small bowel80Bladder94Artifact

Probe position, Prostate, rectum, bladder

Prostate, rectum, bladder

Prostate / Prostate in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Prostate, rectum, bladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Prostate, rectum, bladder

80Bladder83Prostate84Seminal vesicle89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Prostate, rectum, bladder

Prostate, rectum, bladder

Prostate / Prostate in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Prostate, rectum, bladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Prostate, rectum, bladder

80Bladder83Prostate84Seminal vesicle89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Prostate, seminal vesicles

Prostate, seminal vesicles

Prostate / Prostate in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Prostate, seminal vesicles

Artifact ultrasound image, Prostate, seminal vesicles

80Bladder81Opening of ureter83Prostate84Seminal vesicle89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Prostate, seminal vesicles

Prostate, seminal vesicles

Prostate / Prostate in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Prostate, seminal vesicles

Artifact ultrasound image, Prostate, seminal vesicles

80Bladder81Opening of ureter84Seminal vesicle89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Vagina, bladder

Vagina, bladder

Uterus / Uterus in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Vagina, bladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Vagina, bladder

80Bladder86Vagina89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Vagina, uterus, bladder

Vagina, uterus, bladder

Uterus / Uterus in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Vagina, uterus, bladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Vagina, uterus, bladder

77Small bowel80Bladder85Uterus86Vagina89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Vagina, uterus, bladder

Vagina, uterus, bladder

Uterus / Uterus in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Vagina, uterus, bladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Vagina, uterus, bladder

77Small bowel80Bladder85Uterus86Vagina89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Uterus, bladder

Uterus, bladder

Uterus / Uterus in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Uterus, bladder

Artifact ultrasound image, Uterus, bladder

77Small bowel80Bladder85Uterus86Vagina89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Bladder, ovary

Bladder, ovary

Uterus / Uterus in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Bladder, ovary

Artifact ultrasound image, Bladder, ovary

77Small bowel80Bladder88Left ovary89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Uterus, bladder, rectum

Uterus, bladder, rectum

Uterus / Uterus in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Uterus, bladder, rectum

Artifact ultrasound image, Uterus, bladder, rectum

80Bladder85Uterus89Rectum94Artifact

Probe position, Isthmus of thyroid gland

Isthmus of thyroid gland

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Isthmus of thyroid gland

Artifact ultrasound image, Isthmus of thyroid gland

94Artifact100Thyroid gland101Sternohyoid muscle107Tracheal cartilage

Probe position, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle

Artifact ultrasound image, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle

94Artifact100Thyroid gland101Sternohyoid muscle102Sternothyroid muscle

Probe position, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle, internal jugular vein

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle, internal jugular vein

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle, internal jugular vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle, internal jugular vein

94Artifact100Thyroid gland101Sternohyoid muscle102Sternothyroid muscle103Sternocleidomastoid muscle105Internal jugular vein106Common carotid artery

Probe position, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

94Artifact100Thyroid gland103Sternocleidomastoid muscle105Internal jugular vein106Common carotid artery

Probe position, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

90Spinal column94Artifact100Thyroid gland103Sternocleidomastoid muscle105Internal jugular vein106Common carotid artery107Tracheal cartilage

Probe position, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

90Spinal column94Artifact100Thyroid gland103Sternocleidomastoid muscle104Omohyoid muscle105Internal jugular vein106Common carotid artery107Tracheal cartilage

Probe position, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

94Artifact100Thyroid gland101Sternohyoid muscle103Sternocleidomastoid muscle104Omohyoid muscle105Internal jugular vein106Common carotid artery107Tracheal cartilage

Probe position, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Thyroid / Thyroid Gland in Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

Artifact anatomy diagram, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Artifact ultrasound image, Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

90Spinal column94Artifact100Thyroid gland101Sternohyoid muscle103Sternocleidomastoid muscle104Omohyoid muscle105Internal jugular vein106Common carotid artery107Tracheal cartilage

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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