It is essential that sonographers are able to recognize normal anatomy when they perform sonographic studies of the abdominal organs and superficial structures. Students will learn normal cross-sectional anatomy and physiology of the abdominal organs and superficial structures, as well as the relational anatomy between these structures in the human body. Superficial structures of the body include the thyroid, parathyroid and salivary glands, breast, abdominal wall, prostate, scrotum and testicles. The theory taught in this course will be integrated into the lab setting where students will develop skills and sonographic techniques necessary to image the abdominal organs.