superficial structures overview

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what transducer is used for imaging soft-tissue?

  • a high-frequency linear transducer

  • if the area of interest lies deeper than expected, a lower frequency transducer may be utilized

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what are the 2 layers of the skin?

  • epidermis

  • dermis

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sonographic appearance of the epidermis and dermis:

these two layers are indistinguishable and appear collectively as a hyperechoic linear structure

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sonographic appearance of the subcutaneous layer:

appears hypoechoic, with interspersed hyperechoic linear echoes representing connective tissue septa

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sonographic appearance of fascia:

appears as a hyperechoic layer of varying thickness