Abdomen Sonography: Neck - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome to our abdominal extended ultrasound series. Today, we're shifting our focus a little higher to the structures within the neck that are commonly seen with ultrasound. We'll not only review their normal anatomy and locations, but also take a closer look at their functions, vascular supply, and typical sonographic appearances. Let's get to it. Let's begin by reviewing the normal anatomy and location of the key neck structures you'll encounter on ultrasound. First up is a major portion of the endocrine system, the thyroid gland, which sits low in the anterior neck, just below the thyroid cartilage, commonly known as the Adam's apple. It is a butterfly shaped gland with two lobes connected by a thin isthmus that crosses over the trachea. Posterior and slightly medial to the thyroid lobes, you'll find the parathyroid glands, usually four small oval glands, two on each side. These can be tricky to see