Table 1 List of the various applications of ultrasound imaging, including the specific organ systems and regions to which they pertain
Topic | Organ systems/region |
|---|---|
Head and neck sonography | • Gland/soft tissue assessment |
Musculoskeletal sonography | • Shoulder • Knee • Ankle joint |
Abdominal sonography | • Upper abdomen • Lower abdomen |
Thoracic sonography | • Heart • Lung |
Gynaecological and obstetric sonography | • Transvaginal assessment • Transabdominal assessment |
Vascular sonography | • Leg veins • Abdominal vessels • Neck vessels |