The Retroperitoneum
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…
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Organ Transplantation
Organ Transplantation Kevin D. Evans OBJECTIVES Describe each part of the comprehensive patient history including laboratory values and medications and its importance in evaluating the patient with an organ transplantation….
The Infant Hip Joints
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
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
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
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
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…
The Peritoneal Cavity
The Peritoneal Cavity Joie Burns OBJECTIVES Identify the potential spaces of the peritoneum and the organs and/or ligaments that divide them on diagrams. Identify the potential spaces of the peritoneum…
Ergonomic Practices for Abdominal Imaging
Ergonomic Practices for Abdominal Imaging Susan Raatz Stephenson OBJECTIVES Recognize factors, both professional and personal, that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Classify symptoms of MSKD into three…
The Abdominal Wall and Diaphragm
The Abdominal Wall and Diaphragm Sharlette Anderson OBJECTIVES Describe the embryonic development of the abdominal wall. Locate the four quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity and the nine regions of the…
