Superior Mesenteric Vein Ultrasound Anatomy

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Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image

Superior mesenteric 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 superior mesenteric vein and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the superior mesenteric 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.

Superior mesenteric vein appears in 19 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 superior mesenteric vein highlighted.

19Scan views

Superior mesenteric vein across the atlas

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver36Bile duct41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column94Artifact

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

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

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

Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein

1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein90Spinal column

Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein

Vessels / Hepatic Artery in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein

4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery15Left renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas70Stomach90Spinal column

Right renal artery and left renal vein

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Right renal artery and left renal vein

8Right renal artery15Left renal vein17Portal vein19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres90Spinal column

Right renal artery and left renal vein

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

4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery15Left renal vein18Splenic vein19Superior mesenteric vein21Left lobe of liver40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm

Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric vein

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric vein

4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery15Left renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver40Pancreas45Pancreatic duct70Stomach

Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein

1Aorta7Superior mesenteric artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder36Bile duct40Pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm

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

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein

1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder42Body of pancreas70Stomach76Duodenum94Artifact

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

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

Superior mesenteric 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

Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Superior mesenteric 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

Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

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

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Body of pancreas, splenic vein

1Aorta4Hepatic artery18Splenic vein19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe42Body of pancreas90Spinal column96Diaphragm

Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein

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

Superior mesenteric vein 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

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

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

Superior mesenteric vein 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

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

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

Superior mesenteric vein 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

Transverse scan of pancreatic duct

Pancreas / Details of the Pancreas

Superior mesenteric vein 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

Antrum, liver, pancreas

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Antrum, liver, pancreas

1Aorta10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas73Antrum of stomach

Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

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

Superior mesenteric vein ultrasound image, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

1Aorta10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas45Pancreatic duct73Antrum of stomach75Duodenal bulb

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.