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Left Renal Vein Ultrasound Anatomy

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Left renal vein ultrasound image

Left renal vein 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 left renal vein and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the left renal vein belongs to the veins 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.

Left renal vein appears in 33 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 left renal vein highlighted.

33Scan views

Left renal vein across the atlas

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Left renal vein and right renal artery
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk

Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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, 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
5Splenic artery9Left renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas70Stomach
Probe position, Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein

Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein

Vessels / Hepatic Artery in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery15Left renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Aorta

Aorta

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

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

Right renal artery and left renal vein

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Right renal artery and left renal vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Right renal artery and left renal vein
8Right renal artery15Left renal vein17Portal vein19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres90Spinal column
Probe position, Right renal artery and left renal vein

Right renal artery and left renal vein

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Right renal artery and left renal vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Right renal artery and left renal vein
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Aorta and left renal vein

Aorta and left renal vein

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Aorta and left renal vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Aorta and left renal vein
1Aorta5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column
Probe position, Left renal vessels, splenic artery and vein

Left renal vessels, splenic artery and vein

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Left renal vessels, splenic artery and vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Left renal vessels, splenic artery and vein
5Splenic artery9Left renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas
Probe position, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric vein

Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric vein

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric vein
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery15Left renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas45Pancreatic duct70Stomach
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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein
1Aorta4Hepatic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach
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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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, 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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, 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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, 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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 / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery9Left renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver42Body of pancreas70Stomach
Probe position, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery9Left renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas
Probe position, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein
5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery9Left renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas74Cardia
Probe position, Tail of pancreas

Tail of pancreas

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas
15Left renal vein21Left lobe of liver43Tail of pancreas
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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney
15Left renal vein43Tail of pancreas61Left kidney70Stomach94Artifact
Probe position, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle
UltrasoundLeft renal vein 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

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, spleen, aorta
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, spleen, aorta
1Aorta15Left renal vein50Spleen61Left kidney77Small bowel92Acoustic shadow
Probe position, Kidney, spleen, bowel

Kidney, spleen, bowel

Kidneys / Transverse Flank Scans of the Left Kidney from Above Downward · Transverse plane

AnatomyLeft renal vein anatomy diagram, Kidney, spleen, bowel
UltrasoundLeft renal vein ultrasound image, Kidney, spleen, bowel
15Left renal vein50Spleen61Left kidney90Spinal column92Acoustic shadow95Psoas muscle

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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