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Spinal Column Ultrasound Anatomy

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Spinal column ultrasound image

Spinal column 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 spinal column and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the spinal column 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.

Spinal column appears in 86 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 spinal column highlighted.

86Scan views

Spinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Passage of aorta and vena cava through diaphragm
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Left gastric artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Splenic artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Left renal vein and right renal artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava90Spinal column
Probe position, Aortic bifurcation

Aortic bifurcation

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Aortic bifurcation
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Iliac arteries
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Confluence of iliac veins
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Confluence of iliac veins
2Iliac artery16Iliac vein90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Iliac vessels

Iliac vessels

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Iliac vessels
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Iliac vessels
2Iliac artery16Iliac vein90Spinal column
Probe position, Iliac vessels

Iliac vessels

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Iliac vessels
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Iliac vessels
2Iliac artery16Iliac vein90Spinal column
Probe position, Iliac vessels

Iliac vessels

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Iliac vessels
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Iliac vessels
2Iliac artery16Iliac vein90Spinal column
Probe position, Iliac vessels

Iliac vessels

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Iliac vessels
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Iliac vessels
2Iliac artery16Iliac vein90Spinal column
Probe position, Aorta

Aorta

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Aorta
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Splenic vein and left gastric artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk
1Aorta5Splenic artery6Left gastric artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein

Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein

Vessels / Hepatic Artery in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery15Left renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column
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

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

Opening of renal vein

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Opening of renal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Renal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Renal vein at hilum, renal artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Renal artery
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Renal artery
1Aorta8Right renal artery10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney76Duodenum90Spinal column95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Vena cava

Vena cava

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Vena cava
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Right renal artery and left renal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Aorta and left renal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Aorta and left renal vein
1Aorta5Splenic artery7Superior mesenteric artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column
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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Bile duct, gallbladder, vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments
UltrasoundSpinal column 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 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundSpinal column 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, 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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, Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus, inferior border
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Gallbladder fundus, inferior border
1Aorta10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney78Right colic flexure90Spinal column
Probe position, Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava

Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe41Head of pancreas44Uncinate process90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Section cranial to head of pancreas, vena cava, splenic vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, gallbladder
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Tail of pancreas
1Aorta10Vena cava18Splenic vein42Body of pancreas43Tail of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle

Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle
10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney90Spinal column95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle

Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle
10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney77Small bowel90Spinal column95Psoas muscle
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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, colon
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, colon
10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder60Right kidney77Small bowel90Spinal column94Artifact95Psoas muscle96Diaphragm
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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava, liver
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver
UltrasoundSpinal column 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, bowel

Kidney, spleen, bowel

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, spleen, bowel
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Kidney, spleen, bowel
15Left renal vein50Spleen61Left kidney90Spinal column92Acoustic shadow95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Kidney, vena cava

Kidney, vena cava

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Renal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Adrenal gland, vena cava
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Adrenal gland, vena cava
1Aorta10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver69Adrenal gland77Small bowel90Spinal column
Probe position, Layers of adrenal gland

Layers of adrenal gland

Adrenal Glands / Details of the Adrenal Glands

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Layers of adrenal gland
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Layers of adrenal gland
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver41Head of pancreas69Adrenal gland90Spinal column
Probe position, Cardia, aorta, liver

Cardia, aorta, liver

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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Cardia, aorta, liver
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver
UltrasoundSpinal column 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

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Body of stomach, aorta, liver
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Body of stomach, aorta, liver
1Aorta3Celiac trunk22Quadrate lobe90Spinal column96Diaphragm
Probe position, Gastric folds

Gastric folds

Stomach / Details of the Stomach

AnatomySpinal column anatomy diagram, Gastric folds
UltrasoundSpinal column ultrasound image, Gastric folds
21Left lobe of liver73Antrum of stomach90Spinal column
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

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

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

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