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Yale University

Ultrasound of the Abdomen

Yale University via YouTube

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A brief demonstration of abdominal ultrasound, showing transverse and intercostal windows and views of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and left kidney.

Syllabus

Intro
Transverse
Right Lobe
Intercostal Window
Gallbladder Window
D cubed
G cubed
pancreas
left kidney

Taught by

Yale Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 109 Class Central reviews

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  • As a radiology student, I really enjoyed this course. It helped me understand the topic better and connect the theory to real practice. The explanations were clear and easy to follow, and I liked that the assignments made me think and apply what I learned. Overall, it was a valuable experience for me, and I’m glad I took it.
  • This resource provides a clear and practical guide to abdominal ultrasound, combining strong anatomical foundations with clinical relevance. It effectively explains scanning techniques, normal sonographic anatomy, and common pathological findings across abdominal organs. High-quality images and systematic approaches enhance diagnostic confidence and interpretation skills. Overall, it is a valuable reference for radiology trainees, sonographers, and clinicians seeking to strengthen their understanding of abdominal ultrasound in everyday clinical practice.
  • This lesson, i will say is highly recommended for all sonogropher around the globe. It aligns with whatever I've ever come across professionally.

    I am really pleased learning the entire widows with corresponding organs. I think I'm enlightened about the whole abdominal scan, and I'm gonna do better than before. I've usually struggled with the windows, specifically for the spleen. Now I've got the technique and I'm gonna try it on my next patient.

    I would have loved to see the bowel, stomach, appendix being scanned as well, I think those are my worries doing an abdominal scan
  • Basics of ultrasound course provide a concise and to the point course, abdominal ultrasound technique, in which most of the organs in the abdomen were discussed with their transverse and sagittal and oblique views. Moreover, windows in which differe…
  • Such a good explanation and was a good experience learning. All the anatomical explanation was good and comprehensive.
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    AHMAR ISHTIAQUE
    The “Ultrasound of the Abdomen” course by Yale University provides a clear and practical introduction to abdominal ultrasound. The lectures explain essential concepts, including image orientation, normal anatomy, scanning techniques, and recognition of common abnormalities. The instructors present the material in an organized and professional manner, making complex topics easier to understand. Visual demonstrations and real ultrasound images are especially helpful for medical students and healthcare professionals. The course is convenient because it is freely available on YouTube and can be studied at any pace. Overall, it is an informative, accessible, and valuable resource for improving abdominal ultrasound clinical knowledge.
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    Mohsin Ahmad
    Clear, well-structured, and highly informative overview of abdominal imaging! The Ultrasound of the Abdomen course offered by Yale University provides a solid foundation for understanding core ultrasound principles and practical abdominal technique…
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    Huda Al Awar
    The course very well explained, the images were very clear. I really enjoyed it and would love to learn more about imagining. I am a midwife who wants to learn ultrasound for pregnant women,so it’s important to learn about the abdominal ultrasound first.Thank you so much for this opportunity.
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    PULAK RANJAN HAJRA
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    I recently completed the ultrasound course and found it highly beneficial. The program was well-structured, beginning with the fundamentals of ultrasound physics and gradually progressing to practical applications in different clinical settings. The…
  • UZODIEGWU CHIAMAKA SONIA
    It was precise straight to the point, so I was not bored at any point but I'm expecting a certificate how do I get one. I love and appreciate the demonstration, and I am looking forward to studying more courses like this. I wished you talked more on the parenchymal of the organs you viewed since the tittle is ultrasound of the abdomen, but here you just showed us a normal ultrasound study
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    AL MUSTAPHA AUWAL
    The course was very informative and helped me understand the basic principles of abdominal ultrasound and how different organs are examined. The explanations were clear and useful, although some topics could have been explained in more detail. Overall, it was a valuable learning experience.
  • Farrukh Nasim
    Great lecture. I eraned allot. Everything Explained clearly. Even learners can easily understand it.
  • Veronica Kambali
    One of the best educational videos on abdominal ultrasound I've watched. The content is organized, easy to follow, and explains both the scanning technique and normal anatomy in a practical way. The real-time demonstrations make it easier to understand probe positioning and image interpretation. These videos are especially helpful for beginners and anyone looking to strengthen their ultrasound fundamentals. Highly recommended for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals.
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    Alrayah Karam 717
    This is Very great course that you learn in your life
    I think everyone should watch this course because it full with meaning full and grateful information s
  • Anab Bibi
    I am learn too much from this lecture about liver spleen kidneys and gallbladder.how to position probe and how it well appear on ultrasound image
  • Asmae Douslimane
    This was a good introductory online abdominal ultrasound class. The content was clear, well structured, and provided a summarized overview of the topic, making the key concepts easy to understand. It served as a helpful foundation for further learning and was a worthwhile session overall.
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    Dr Shariff
    it was a great learning experience and helpful. it was concise and to the point. anybody can understand this
  • Profile image for 华辉天成PHOETEN
    华辉天成PHOETEN
    I recently engaged with the 'Ultrasound of the Abdomen' series by Yale University via YouTube. This course is an exceptional resource for medical students and healthcare professionals looking to strengthen their diagnostic imaging skills. The lectu…
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    Deepak Sangwan
    Very interesting and knowledgeable enjoyed very much i suggest it to another peoples who are in or intersted in courses like that
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    فداء عايلاي
    السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته هذا الدوره جميل جدا جدا شكرا من القلب جدا شكرا على شيء جميل زي كذا وكمان اقول شكرا مره ثانيه بإذن الله ما راح تكون اخر دوره أخذه ان شاء الله و مع السلامة

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