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Vena Cava Ultrasound Anatomy

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Vena cava ultrasound image

Vena cava 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 vena cava and then recognise it on a real scan.

In the atlas legend the vena cava 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.

Vena cava appears in 112 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 vena cava highlighted.

112Scan views

Vena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Passage of aorta and vena cava through diaphragm
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left gastric artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Celiac trunk
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Splenic artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left renal vein and right renal artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Infrarenal aorta and vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Aortic bifurcation
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Iliac arteries
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Iliac arteries
2Iliac artery10Vena cava90Spinal column94Artifact
Probe position, Hepatic artery and portal vein

Hepatic artery and portal vein

Vessels / Hepatic Artery in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery and portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Hepatic artery and portal vein
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver41Head of pancreas96Diaphragm
Probe position, Vena cava and right renal artery

Vena cava and right renal artery

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

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

Opening of renal vein

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Opening of renal vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Renal vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Renal vein at hilum, renal artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Renal artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery, and bile duct
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Portal vein, vena cava, and bile duct
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Portal vein and hepatic artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Bile duct, gallbladder, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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, caudate lobe

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

Liver / Liver in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Gallbladder, portal vein, vena cava, boundary between medial and anterior segments
UltrasoundVena cava 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, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, heart

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, heart

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, heart
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, heart
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum26Lateral segment27Medial segment28Anterior segment29Posterior segment71Fundus of stomach96Diaphragm
Probe position, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum26Lateral segment27Medial segment28Anterior segment71Fundus of stomach93Gas94Artifact
Probe position, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres
1Aorta10Vena cava15Left renal vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres26Lateral segment27Medial segment70Stomach93Gas94Artifact
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins
10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum71Fundus of stomach96Diaphragm
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum71Fundus of stomach93Gas
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, caudate lobe

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, caudate lobe
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein23Caudate lobe25Ligamentum venosum71Fundus of stomach93Gas
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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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, 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein
1Aorta10Vena cava14Right renal vein19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder42Body of pancreas70Stomach76Duodenum94Artifact
Probe position, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder

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

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, gallbladder
UltrasoundVena cava 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, Inferior border of liver, kidney, gallbladder, ligamentum teres

Inferior border of liver, kidney, gallbladder, ligamentum teres

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Inferior border of liver, kidney, gallbladder, ligamentum teres
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Inferior border of liver, kidney, gallbladder, ligamentum teres
10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein12Middle hepatic vein13Right hepatic vein28Anterior segment29Posterior segment96Diaphragm
Probe position, Posterior segment, cranial subsegment

Posterior segment, cranial subsegment

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Posterior segment, cranial subsegment
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Posterior segment, cranial subsegment
10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver29Posterior segment77Small bowel96Diaphragm
Probe position, Posterior segment, portal vein

Posterior segment, portal vein

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Posterior segment, portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Posterior segment, portal vein
10Vena cava14Right renal vein29Posterior segment60Right kidney77Small bowel
Probe position, Posterior segment, caudal subsegment, kidney

Posterior segment, caudal subsegment, kidney

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Posterior segment, caudal subsegment, kidney
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Posterior segment, caudal subsegment, kidney
8Right renal artery10Vena cava29Posterior segment60Right kidney77Small bowel
Probe position, Posterior segment, inferior border

Posterior segment, inferior border

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Posterior segment, inferior border
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Posterior segment, inferior border
8Right renal artery10Vena cava29Posterior segment60Right kidney77Small bowel
Probe position, Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum

Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Gallbladder neck
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Junction of neck and body of gallbladder
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Junction of neck and body of gallbladder
10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver33Neck of gallbladder76Duodenum92Acoustic shadow
Probe position, Body of gallbladder

Body of gallbladder

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Body of gallbladder
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Body of gallbladder
10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver32Body of gallbladder76Duodenum92Acoustic shadow
Probe position, Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Upper Abdominal Transverse Sections · Transverse plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Gallbladder fundus, inferior border
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Gallbladder fundus, inferior border
1Aorta10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney78Right colic flexure90Spinal column
Probe position, Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Gallbladder / Gallbladder in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, duodenum, gallbladder body
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder
4Hepatic artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver30Gallbladder76Duodenum94Artifact95Psoas muscle
Probe position, Head of pancreas, bile duct

Head of pancreas, bile duct

Pancreas / Pancreas in Longitudinal Sections · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, bile duct
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, bile duct
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein22Quadrate lobe41Head of pancreas44Uncinate process90Spinal column94Artifact
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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Section cranial to head of pancreas, vena cava, splenic vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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, 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

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

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic artery
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, splenic vein
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Tail of pancreas
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, colon
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava, liver
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver
1Aorta8Right renal artery10Vena cava14Right renal vein20Right lobe of liver60Right kidney77Small bowel90Spinal column
Probe position, Adrenal gland, vena cava, renal artery

Adrenal gland, vena cava, renal artery

Adrenal Glands / Upper Abdominal Longitudinal Scans of the Right Adrenal Gland from Right to Left · Longitudinal plane

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Adrenal gland, vena cava, renal artery
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Adrenal gland, vena cava, renal artery
8Right renal artery10Vena cava20Right lobe of liver69Adrenal gland96Diaphragm
Probe position, Kidney, vena cava

Kidney, vena cava

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Kidney, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Kidney, renal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Renal vein, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Adrenal gland, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Layers of adrenal gland
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Layers of adrenal gland
4Hepatic artery8Right renal artery10Vena cava17Portal vein20Right lobe of liver41Head of pancreas69Adrenal gland90Spinal column
Probe position, Layers of adrenal gland

Layers of adrenal gland

Adrenal Glands / Details of the Adrenal Glands

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Layers of adrenal gland
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Layers of adrenal gland
10Vena cava69Adrenal gland
Probe position, Esophagus, aorta, liver

Esophagus, aorta, liver

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Esophagus, aorta, liver
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Esophagus, aorta, liver
1Aorta10Vena cava12Middle hepatic vein21Left lobe of liver71Fundus of stomach94Artifact96Diaphragm
Probe position, Cardia, aorta, liver

Cardia, aorta, liver

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Cardia, aorta, liver
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Pylorus, pancreas, liver
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Duodenal bulb, liver, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava 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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Duodenum, gallbladder, vena cava
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Duodenum, gallbladder, vena cava
10Vena cava17Portal vein30Gallbladder76Duodenum
Probe position, Antrum, liver, pancreas

Antrum, liver, pancreas

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Antrum, liver, pancreas
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Antrum, liver, pancreas
1Aorta10Vena cava19Superior mesenteric vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas73Antrum of stomach
Probe position, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
UltrasoundVena cava 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
Probe position, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

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

AnatomyVena cava anatomy diagram, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
UltrasoundVena cava ultrasound image, Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
1Aorta10Vena cava11Left hepatic vein20Right lobe of liver21Left lobe of liver22Quadrate lobe24Ligamentum teres30Gallbladder41Head of pancreas42Body of pancreas45Pancreatic duct73Antrum of stomach76Duodenum

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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