Arterial System of the Lower Limb Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex Ultrasonography Overview Location • Abdominal aorta: originates at the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm, courses left of midline, anterior to…
Figure 9-1 Top, Location of urinary system. Bottom, Kidney anatomy. • The right kidney is normally situated lower than the left kidney. • The right kidney is posteroinferior to the liver…
Anatomy of the Adult Heart Overview Location • The heart is found within the thoracic cavity in a space called the middle mediastinum. • Posterior to the ribs and lungs,…
Gray-Scale Version of Color Doppler in Hepatic Veins. See Color Plate 7. Gray-Scale Version of Color Doppler Image of Flow in the Portal Vein. See Color Plate 8. Basic Principles…
Anatomy of the Pediatric Heart Overview Anatomy and Physiology • See Chapter 22, Adult Echocardiography Scanning Protocol. Sonographic Appearance • The pericardium is the brightest structure and appears almost white….
Female Pelvis Anatomy of Uterus, Uterine Tubes, Ovaries, and Vagina Overview Anatomy • The pelvis is that part of the peritoneal cavity extending from the iliac crests superiorly to the…
Cerebrovascular Anatomy Overview Location • Medial to internal jugular vein. • Lateral to thyroid gland. • Posteromedial to sternocleidomastoid muscle. Anatomy • Right common carotid artery originates from the innominate…
Anterior View of Liver View of Liver From Below Vessels and Ducts of Liver Overview Location • The liver occupies the right side of the upper abdomen and often extends…
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Anatomy Overview Location • The gallbladder (GB) and biliary tract are intraperitoneal structures (enclosed in the sac formed by the parietal peritoneum). • The gallbladder is…
Overview Location • The pancreas is retroperitoneal (located in the retroperitoneum, the portion of abdominopelvic cavity posterior to the peritoneal sac). It extends from the second portion of the duodenum,…
