Informationen zum Autor Marios Loukas, MD, PhD Dean of Basic Sciences and Research Co-Chair Department of Anatomical Sciences St. George's University Grenada, West Indies Danny Burns, MD, PhD Department of Anatomical Sciences St. George's University Grenada, West Indies Klappentext Presenting sonography in the context of anatomy and clinical practice, Essential Ultrasound Anatomy offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the ultrasound images and important structures that are most frequently encountered in daily practice. Using concise text, ultrasound images with corresponding cadaver photographs, full-color anatomical and technique illustrations, and videos, it provides today's students with a solid foundation in regional ultrasound anatomy. Provides relevant clinical context for anatomy and an introduction to cases that students may encounter on rotations.Offers essential information for radiology practice, familiarizing students with diagnostic images prior to entering the clinical setting.Includes access to online USMLE-style multiple-choice questions and ultrasound videos that correspond to topics/regions and ultrasound images in the book.Covers each body region using the same student-friendly format: a review of relevant anatomy, followed by ultrasound technique and clinical applications.Presents highly visual, practical coverage including patient positioning, probe positioning; surface anatomy with probe position, close-up illustrations of anatomy, structure illustrations and photographs, and multiple ultrasound images.Contains a FAST exam chapter that covers the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma, used by surgeons, emergency physicians, and some paramedics to screen and assess for certain conditions after trauma.Includes a final chapter with USMLE-style multiple-choice questions that provide feedback in a clinically meaningful way.eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. INTRODUCTION 1 Ultrasound Basics 2 Different Probes for Different Applications 2 Using Ultrasound Probes 3 Appearance of Tissues in Ultrasound Images 5 Basic Knobology and Image Optimization 72. BASIC ULTRASOUND PHYSICS 9 Sound Waves 10 Attenuation 13 Ultrasound Probes 15 Producing an Image 18 Specular Reflection and Diffuse Reflection 20 Bioeffects of Ultrasound Energy 233. BACK 25Lumbar Spine 26 Review of the Anatomy 26 Technique 274. UPPER LIMB 33Brachial Plexus 34 Review of the Anatomy 34 Technique 35Shoulder 39 Review of the Anatomy 39 Technique 41Arm 49 Review of the Anatomy 49 Technique 50Elbow 53 Review of the Anatomy 53 Technique 55Distal Forearm, Wrist, and Hand 63 Review of the Anatomy 63 Technique 655. LOWER LIMB 77Proximal Thigh and Inguinal Region 78 Review of the Anatomy 78 Technique 81Gluteal region 88 Review of the Anatomy 88 Technique 90Thigh 95 Review of the Anatomy 95 Technique 97Knee 108 Review of the Anatomy 108 Technique 111Leg 120 Review of the Anatomy 120 Technique 123Ankle and Foot 131 Review of the Anatomy 131 Technique 1356. THORAX: CHEST WALL AND PLEURA 147 Review of the Anatomy 148 Technique 1507. HEART 153 Review of the Anatomy 154 Technique 1578. ABDOMEN 161Abdominal Wall 162 Review of the Anatomy 162 Technique 164Peritoneum, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Liver 167 Review of the Anatomy 167 Technique 171Gallbladder 180 Review of the Anatomy 180 Technique 181Spleen and Kidneys 183 Review of the Anatomy 183 Technique 185Pancreas 189 Review of the Anatomy 189 Technique 190Abdominal Vessels 192 Review of the Anatomy 192 Technique 1959. NECK, FACE, EYE 203Neck 204 Review of the Anatomy 204 Technique 210Viscera of the Neck 216 Review of the Anatomy 216 Technique 218Face 223 Review of the Anatomy 223 Technique 227Eye and Orbit 228 Review of the Anatomy 228 Technique 22910....

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Marios Loukas, MD, PhD
Dean of Basic Sciences and Research
Co-Chair Department of Anatomical Sciences
St. George’s University Grenada, West Indies
 
Danny Burns, MD, PhD
Department of Anatomical Sciences
St. George’s University Grenada, West Indies
 

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Presenting sonography in the context of anatomy and clinical practice, Essential Ultrasound Anatomy offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the ultrasound images and important structures that are most frequently encountered in daily practice. Using concise text, ultrasound images with corresponding cadaver photographs, full-color anatomical and technique illustrations, and videos, it provides today’s students with a solid foundation in regional ultrasound anatomy.

Provides relevant clinical context for anatomy and an introduction to cases that students may encounter on rotations.
Offers essential information for radiology practice, familiarizing students with diagnostic images prior to entering the clinical setting.
Includes access to online USMLE-style multiple-choice questions and ultrasound videos that correspond to topics/regions and ultrasound images in the book.
Covers each body region using the same student-friendly format: a review of relevant anatomy, followed by ultrasound technique and clinical applications.
Presents highly visual, practical coverage including patient positioning, probe positioning; surface anatomy with probe position, close-up illustrations of anatomy, structure illustrations and photographs, and multiple ultrasound images.
Contains a FAST exam chapter that covers the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma, used by surgeons, emergency physicians, and some paramedics to screen and assess for certain conditions after trauma.
Includes a final chapter with USMLE-style multiple-choice questions that provide feedback in a clinically meaningful way.
eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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1. INTRODUCTION 1
Ultrasound Basics 2
Different Probes for Different Applications 2
Using Ultrasound Probes 3
Appearance of Tissues in Ultrasound Images 5
Basic “Knobology” and Image Optimization 7
2. BASIC ULTRASOUND PHYSICS 9
Sound Waves 10
Attenuation 13
Ultrasound Probes 15
Producing an Image 18
Specular Reflection and Diffuse Reflection 20
Bioeffects of Ultrasound Energy 23
3. BACK 25
Lumbar Spine 26
Review of the Anatomy 26
Technique 27
4. UPPER LIMB 33
Brachial Plexus 34
Review of the Anatomy 34
Technique 35
Shoulder 39
Review of the Anatomy 39
Technique 41
Arm 49
Review of the Anatomy 49
Technique 50
Elbow 53
Review of the Anatomy 53
Technique 55
Distal Forearm, Wrist, and Hand 63
Review of the Anatomy 63
Technique 65
5. LOWER LIMB 77
Proximal Thigh and Inguinal Region 78
Review of the Anatomy 78
Technique 81
Gluteal region 88
Review of the Anatomy 88
Technique 90
Thigh 95
Review of the Anatomy 95
Technique 97
Knee 108
Review of the Anatomy 108
Technique 111
Leg 120
Review of the Anatomy 120
Technique 123
Ankle and Foot 131
Review of the Anatomy 131
Technique 135
6. THORAX: CHEST WALL AND PLEURA 147
Review of the Anatomy 148
Technique 150
7. HEART 153
Review of the Anatomy 154
Technique 157
8. ABDOMEN 161
Abdominal Wall 162
Review of the Anatomy 162
Technique 164
Peritoneum, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Liver 167
Review of the Anatomy 167
Technique 171
Gallbladder 180
Review of the…