Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy

by Block, Berthold

• ISBN13: 9781588902818
• ISBN10: 1588902811
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub

Summary

This brilliant pocket guide helps you to grasp the connection between three-dimensional organ systems and their two-dimensional representation in ultrasound imaging. Through dynamic illustrations and clarifying text, it allows you to:- Recognize, name, and confidently locate all organs, landmarks, and anatomical details of the abdomen-Examine all standard planes, including transverse and longitudinal scans for regions of sonographic interest (including the thyroid gland)- Understand topographic relationships of organs and structures in all three spatial planesThis invaluable text is ideal for the beginner, providing a rapid orientation to all key topics. It includes:- Over 250 fully labeled image quartets, each showing: the preferred location of the transducer on the body; the resulting image; a labeled drawing of the image, keyed to anatomic structures; and a small 3-D drawing showing the location of the scanning plane in the organ.- Body markers with information on transducer handling and positioning for each sonogram- Over 250 rules of thumb and key concepts- All relevant landmarks, measurable parameters, and normal valuesPacked with beautiful graphics and precise text, this is the essential resource that anyone involved in ultrasound radiography needs.

Table of Contents

Standard sectional planes for abdominal scanning	p. 1
Vessels	p. 14
Liver	p. 72
Gallbladder	p. 118
Pancreas	p. 134
Spleen	p. 168
Kidneys	p. 180
Adrenal glands	p. 202
Stomach	p. 218
Bladder	p. 242
Prostate	p. 250
Uterus	p. 260
Thyroid gland	p. 272
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