Ultrasound Anatomy Atlas - Images with Interactive Visuals

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Interpreting ultrasound images requires a deep understanding of anatomical structures and their sonographic appearance. The challenge many residents, and healthcare professionals face is bridging the gap between theoretical anatomical knowledge and practical ultrasound interpretation.

Traditional textbooks often present anatomy and ultrasound imaging separately, making it difficult to correlate what you see on the screen with the underlying anatomical structures. This Interactive Ultrasound Atlas addresses this educational gap by providing side-by-side comparison of anatomical illustrations and their corresponding ultrasound images.

How to Use This Interactive Ultrasound Atlas?

Navigate through our Interactive Ultrasound Atlas by first selecting a body system category (Vessels, Liver, Pancreas, etc.), then expanding subcategories to find specific anatomical regions. Each item shows a location thumbnail for quick identification – simply click to open the interactive viewer.

Once opened, use the three toggle buttons to switch between Anatomy (detailed anatomical illustration), Ultrasound (corresponding sonographic image), and Legend (reference guide for numbered structures).

For optimal learning, start with the Anatomy view to understand structures, then toggle to Ultrasound to see their sonographic appearance. The atlas works on both desktop and mobile devices, making it perfect for study sessions or clinical reference anywhere you need it.

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Interactive Ultrasound Anatomy Atlas

Passage of aorta and vena cava through diaphragm

Left gastric artery

Celiac trunk

Hepatic artery

Splenic artery

Superior mesenteric artery

Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein

Left renal vein and right renal artery

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Infrarenal aorta, vena cava, superior mesenteric artery and vein

Infrarenal aorta and vena cava

Aortic bifurcation

Iliac arteries

Confluence of iliac veins

Iliac vessels

Left iliac vessels

Aorta

Splenic vein and left gastric artery

Splenic artery and vein, celiac trunk

Splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

Celiac trunk

Hepatic artery and splenic vein

Hepatic artery and superior mesenteric vein

Hepatic artery and portal vein

Aorta

Right renal artery and left renal vein

Vena cava and right renal artery

Right renal artery and right renal vein

Opening of renal vein

Renal vein

Renal vein at hilum, renal artery

Renal artery

Vena cava

Right renal artery and left renal vein

Aorta and left renal vein

Left renal vessels, splenic artery and vein

Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery

Portal vein, vena cava, right renal artery, and bile duct

Portal vein, vena cava, and bile duct

Portal vein and hepatic artery

Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric vein

Hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and splenic vein

Hepatic artery, portal vein, vena cava

Hepatic artery, bile duct, portal vein

Bile duct, gallbladder, vena cava

Bile duct, gallbladder, superior mesenteric vein

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, subsegments II and III

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

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

Left hepatic vein, ligamentum teres, boundary between lateral and medial segments, caudate lobe

Medial segment, subsegment IV, quadrate lobe

Gallbladder, portal vein, vena cava, boundary between medial and anterior segments

Middle hepatic vein, boundary between medial and anterior segments

Anterior segment, subsegments VIII and V

Right hepatic vein, boundary between anterior and posterior segments

Posterior segment, subsegments VII and VI

Posterior segment, lateral portions of liver, kidney

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, heart

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, hepatic veins

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, caudate lobe

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, left portal vein branch

Left lobe of liver, lateral segment, ligamentum teres

Left lobe of liver, subsegment III, ligamentum teres

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, opening of hepatic veins

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, hepatic veins, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, left portal vein branch, caudate lobe

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, bifurcation of portal vein

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right portal vein branch

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, right and left portal vein branches

Medial and anterior hepatic segments, quadrate lobe, ligamentum teres, portal vein

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

Inferior border of liver, kidney, gallbladder, ligamentum teres

Posterior segment, cranial subsegment

Posterior segment, portal vein

Posterior segment, caudal subsegment, kidney

Posterior segment, inferior border

Right portal vein branch, ligamentum venosum

Gallbladder neck

Junction of neck and body of gallbladder

Body of gallbladder

Gallbladder fundus

Gallbladder fundus, inferior border

Vena cava, duodenum, bifurcation of portal vein

Right portal vein branch, duodenum, gallbladder body

Right portal vein branch, body and neck of gallbladder

Body and fundus of gallbladder, kidney

Gallbladder fundus, kidney

Regions of the gallbladder, spiral folds

Layers of the gallbladder wall

Duodenum lateral to head of pancreas

Head of pancreas, bile duct

Head of pancreas, hilar vessels, vena cava

Head of pancreas, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Tail of pancreas, splenic artery and vein, renal artery and vein

Tail of pancreas

Section cranial to head of pancreas, vena cava, splenic vein

Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein

Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, common bile duct

Head of pancreas, vena cava, superior mesenteric vein, uncinate process, gallbladder

Scan cranial to body of pancreas, celiac trunk

Body of pancreas, splenic vein

Body of pancreas, splenic vein, superior mesenteric artery, aorta

Left renal artery and vein, superior mesenteric artery and vein, aorta

Tail of pancreas, splenic artery

Tail of pancreas, splenic vein

Tail of pancreas, gas in stomach

Tail of pancreas

Scan posterior to tail of pancreas, spleen, kidney

Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Scan anterior to tail of pancreas, spleen, stomach

Spleen, tail of pancreas, kidney

Transverse scan of pancreatic duct

Longitudinal scan of pancreatic duct

Spleen, kidney

Splenic hilum, splenic vein

Spleen, stomach

Spleen, kidney, stomach

Spleen, kidney, pancreas

Spleen, stomach

Spleen, small bowel

Accessory spleen

Kidney, liver

Kidney, liver, colic flexure

Kidney, renal vein, liver

Kidney, liver, psoas muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle

Kidney, liver

Kidney, liver, colic flexure

Kidney, renal vein, colon

Kidney, renal vein, vena cava, liver

Kidney, renal vein, renal artery, vena cava, liver

Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Kidney, renal vein, spleen, aorta

Kidney, spleen, bowel

Kidney, spleen, psoas muscle

Medullary pyramids

Collecting system

Kidney, liver

Adrenal gland, liver

Adrenal gland, vena cava, renal artery

Kidney, vena cava

Kidney, renal vein, vena cava

Renal vein, vena cava

Adrenal gland, vena cava

Kidney, spleen

Adrenal gland, kidney, spleen

Spleen, tail of pancreas

Layers of adrenal gland

Esophagus, aorta, liver

Cardia, aorta, liver

Cardia, body of stomach, aorta, liver

Body of stomach, aorta, liver

Esophagus, aorta, liver

Cardia, liver

Body of stomach, liver

Antrum, liver, pancreas

Pylorus, pancreas, liver

Duodenal bulb, liver, vena cava

Duodenum, gallbladder, vena cava

Antrum, liver, pancreas

Antrum, duodenum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder

Antrum, gallbladder

Layers of gastric wall

Gastric folds

Bladder, prostate, rectum

Bladder, ureteral orifice, prostate, rectum

Bladder, rectum

Bladder, bowel

Bladder, ureteral orifices

Bladder, inflow of urine

Prostate, rectum, bladder

Prostate, seminal vesicles

Prostate, urethra, bladder

Prostate, bladder

Seminal vesicles, bladder

Vagina, bladder

Vagina, uterus, bladder

Uterus, bladder

Uterus, ovary, bladder

Bladder, ovary

Vagina, bladder, rectum

Uterus, bladder, rectum

Uterus, bladder, rectum, ovary

Uterus, bladder, rectum, ovaries

Isthmus of thyroid gland

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternohyoid muscle, sternothyroid muscle, internal jugular vein

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Left lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein

Right lobe of thyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, omohyoid muscle, sternohyoid muscle, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein