Ultrasound Anatomy
Get the App

Portal Vein Ultrasound Anatomy

16 min read
Portal vein ultrasound image

Portal 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 portal vein and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the portal 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.

Portal vein appears in 59 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 portal vein highlighted.

59Scan views

Portal vein across the atlas

Probe position, Celiac trunk

Celiac trunk

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Splenic artery
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundPortal vein 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, Hepatic artery and portal vein

Hepatic artery and portal vein

Vessels / Hepatic Artery in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery and portal vein
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Hepatic artery and portal vein
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver41Head of pancreas96Diaphragm
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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Right renal artery and left renal vein
UltrasoundPortal 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, Vena cava and right renal artery

Vena cava and right renal artery

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Vena cava and right renal artery
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Vena cava and right renal artery
8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver
Probe position, Right renal artery and right renal vein

Right renal artery and right renal vein

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Right renal artery and right renal vein
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Right renal artery and right renal vein
8Right renal artery14Right renal vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder92Acoustic shadow
Probe position, Vena cava

Vena cava

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Vena cava
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Vena cava
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column
Probe position, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery

Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver36Bile duct40Pancreas
Probe position, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery, and bile duct

Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery, and bile duct

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery, and bile duct
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery, and bile duct
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver36Bile duct40Pancreas
Probe position, Portal vein, vena cava, and bile duct

Portal vein, vena cava, and bile duct

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Portal vein, vena cava, and bile duct
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Portal vein, vena cava, and bile duct
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver36Bile duct40Pancreas
Probe position, Portal vein and hepatic artery

Portal vein and hepatic artery

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Portal vein and hepatic artery
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Portal vein and hepatic artery
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas45Pancreatic duct
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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein
UltrasoundPortal vein 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, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

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

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein17Portal vein21Left lobe of liver23Caudate lobe24Ligamentum teres25Ligamentum venosum70Stomach92Acoustic shadow93Gas96Diaphragm
Probe position, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
4Hepatic artery10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein17Portal vein21Left lobe of liver23Caudate lobe24Ligamentum teres25Ligamentum venosum41Head of pancreas90Spinal column
Probe position, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe23Caudate lobe24Ligamentum teres41Head of pancreas90Spinal column
Probe position, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe93Gas96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe

Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe
10Vena cava17Portal vein22Quadrate lobe27Medial segment30Gallbladder93Gas94Artifact
Probe position, Gallbladder, portal vein, vena cava, boundary between medial and anterior segments

Gallbladder, portal vein, vena cava, boundary between medial and anterior segments

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Gallbladder, portal vein, vena cava, boundary between medial and anterior segments
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Gallbladder, portal vein, vena cava, boundary between medial and anterior segments
10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein14Right renal vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver
Probe position, Middle hepatic vein, boundary between medial and anterior segments

Middle hepatic vein, boundary between medial and anterior segments

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Middle hepatic vein, boundary between medial and anterior segments
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Middle hepatic vein, boundary between medial and anterior segments
12Middle hepatic vein14Right renal vein17Portal vein28Anterior segment78Right colic flexure96Diaphragm
Probe position, Anterior segment, subsegments VIII and V

Anterior segment, subsegments VIII and V

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Anterior segment, subsegments VIII and V
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Anterior segment, subsegments VIII and V
12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein17Portal vein96Diaphragm
Probe position, Posterior segment, subsegments VII and VI

Posterior segment, subsegments VII and VI

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Posterior segment, subsegments VII and VI
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Posterior segment, subsegments VII and VI
17Portal vein29Posterior segment60Right kidney65Renal pelvis
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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundPortal 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, 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundPortal 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundPortal 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, 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder
UltrasoundPortal vein 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, Posterior segment, cranial subsegment

Posterior segment, cranial subsegment

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Posterior segment, cranial subsegment
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Posterior segment, cranial subsegment
10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver29Posterior segment77Small bowel96Diaphragm
Probe position, Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum

Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum
4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver73Antrum of stomach76Duodenum92Acoustic shadow96Diaphragm
Probe position, Gallbladder neck

Gallbladder neck

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Gallbladder neck
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Gallbladder neck
10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver37Cystic duct70Stomach76Duodenum92Acoustic shadow
Probe position, Junction of neck and body of gallbladder

Junction of neck and body of gallbladder

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Junction of neck and body of gallbladder
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Junction of neck and body of gallbladder
10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver33Neck of gallbladder76Duodenum92Acoustic shadow
Probe position, Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, duodenum, gallbladder body
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder
4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder76Duodenum94Artifact95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Body and fundus of gallbladder, kidney

Body and fundus of gallbladder, kidney

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Body and fundus of gallbladder, kidney
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Body and fundus of gallbladder, kidney
8Right renal artery14Right renal vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney78Right colic flexure
Probe position, Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds

Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds

Gallbladder / Details of the Gallbladder

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds
UltrasoundPortal vein 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, Duodenum lateral to head of pancreas

Duodenum lateral to head of pancreas

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Duodenum lateral to head of pancreas
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Duodenum lateral to head of pancreas
17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver36Bile duct73Antrum of stomach76Duodenum
Probe position, Head of pancreas, bile duct

Head of pancreas, bile duct

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, bile duct
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, bile duct
4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver36Bile duct41Head of pancreas73Antrum of stomach
Probe position, Head of pancreas, bile duct

Head of pancreas, bile duct

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, bile duct
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, bile duct
4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein22Quadrate lobe23Caudate lobe36Bile duct41Head of pancreas73Antrum of stomach
Probe position, Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava

Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein22Quadrate lobe41Head of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column92Acoustic shadow
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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process
UltrasoundPortal vein 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, 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk
UltrasoundPortal vein 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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundPortal vein 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, Layers of adrenal gland

Layers of adrenal gland

Adrenal Glands / Details of the Adrenal Glands

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Layers of adrenal gland
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Layers of adrenal gland
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver41Head of pancreas69Adrenal gland90Spinal column
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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver
1Aorta10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver72Body of stomach90Spinal column
Probe position, Pylorus, pancreas, liver

Pylorus, pancreas, liver

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Pylorus, pancreas, liver
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Pylorus, pancreas, liver
4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein22Quadrate lobe23Caudate lobe36Bile duct41Head of pancreas73Antrum of stomach75Duodenal bulb
Probe position, Duodenal bulb, liver, vena cava

Duodenal bulb, liver, vena cava

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Duodenal bulb, liver, vena cava
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Duodenal bulb, liver, vena cava
10Vena cava17Portal vein22Quadrate lobe36Bile duct41Head of pancreas76Duodenum
Probe position, Duodenum, gallbladder, vena cava

Duodenum, gallbladder, vena cava

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

AnatomyPortal vein anatomy diagram, Duodenum, gallbladder, vena cava
UltrasoundPortal vein ultrasound image, Duodenum, gallbladder, vena cava
10Vena cava17Portal vein30Gallbladder76Duodenum

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.

Ultrasound Anatomy

Take Ultrasound Anatomy with you

Download on the App Store
QR code to download
Share

Keep reading