The chapter provides a comprehensive description of the basic ultrasound principles, normal anatomy of the lower limb muscles and classification of muscle strain injuries. Ultrasound images are coupled with anatomical schemes explaining probe positioning and scanning technique for the hamstrings muscles. For each muscle, a brief explanation of normal anatomy is also provided, together with a list of tricks and tips and advice on how to perform the ultrasound scan in clinical practice.

Hamstrings / D. Orlandi, L.M. Sconfienza - In: Ultrasound anatomy of lower limb muscles : a practical guide / [a cura di] E. Silvestri, A. Muda, D. Orlandi. - New York : Springer, 2015. - ISBN 9783319094793. - pp. 101-113 [10.1007/978-3-319-09480-9_12]

Hamstrings

L.M. Sconfienza
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2015

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The chapter provides a comprehensive description of the basic ultrasound principles, normal anatomy of the lower limb muscles and classification of muscle strain injuries. Ultrasound images are coupled with anatomical schemes explaining probe positioning and scanning technique for the hamstrings muscles. For each muscle, a brief explanation of normal anatomy is also provided, together with a list of tricks and tips and advice on how to perform the ultrasound scan in clinical practice.
Settore MED/36 - Diagnostica per Immagini e Radioterapia
2015
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