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,…

2. As illustrated on the facing page, rotate the transducer 90 degrees into the longitudinal plane to image the full length of the biceps tendon. The image demonstrates the tendon…

Location and Anatomy of Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands Overview Location Thyroid Gland • Located in the lower, anterior portion of the neck, anterior to the trachea and inferior to the…