The Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, and Neck Ambree Penrod OBJECTIVES Describe the thyroid gland embryology, surface anatomy, anatomic variants, and the common relational landmarks. Discuss the physiology of the thyroid…
Interventional Procedures Aubrey J. Rybyinski OBJECTIVES Describe the benefits of sonography-guided interventional procedures. Discuss the indications and contraindications for sonography-guided interventional procedures. Explain the role of the sonographer during sonography-guided…
The Infant Spine Tara K. Cielma Anjum N. Bandarkar OBJECTIVES Describe the embryological development of the spine. Define the process for sonographic evaluation of the spine. List the clinical indications…
The Adrenal Glands Amber Wooten OBJECTIVES Identify the sonographic role in the evaluation of the adrenal glands. Describe the embryologic development of the adrenal glands. Discuss the anatomy and physiology…
The Retroperitoneum Joie Burns OBJECTIVES Identify the compartments of the retroperitoneum and the fascia that divide them. List the muscles, organs, and vessels normally found in each retroperitoneal compartment. Differentiate…
The Infant Hip Joints Charlotte Henningsen OBJECTIVES Describe the embryologic development of the hip joint. Illustrate the bones and joints of the hip. List the risk factors associated with the…
The Pancreas Kellie A. Schmidt OBJECTIVES Describe pancreatic surface anatomy, vascular supply, and the common relational landmarks. Discuss the most common pancreatic congenital anomalies to include pancreas divisum, annular pancreas,…
The Lower Urinary Tract Cathie Scholl OBJECTIVES Describe the embryologic development, normal anatomy, and function of the lower urinary tract. Discuss the various sonographic techniques that can be used for…
The Spleen Tanya D. Nolan OBJECTIVES Describe the normal anatomy and function of the spleen. Describe the normal vasculature of the spleen. List the common causes of splenomegaly. Demonstrate the…
Vascular Structures Aubrey J. Rybyinski OBJECTIVES Identify the role of diagnostic medical sonography in the assessment of abdominal vascular structures. Perform sonographic evaluation of the abdominal vascular system. Describe the…
