Barcelona — 22 & 23 of January 2027
Registration is now open for the 19ᵗʰ Edition!
Contact us at sonoanatomybcn@gmail.com for more information
Discover the key ultrasound and anatomical landmarks that bring clarity and confidence to your musculoskeletal imaging.
This edition is designed to refine your orientation and localization skills across the spine and extremities, helping you elevate your precision in both diagnosis and intervention.
Experience an innovative teaching format built on over 18 years of sonoanatomical and interventional training at the University of Barcelona. With small-group workshops, hands-on practice, and direct interaction with expert tutors, you’ll benefit from a uniquely personalized learning environment — supported by EULAR faculty and a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
What is sonoanatomy?
Sonoanatomy is an interactive and multidisciplinary course organized by Instituto Poal de Reumatología at the University of Barcelona generally under the umbrella of Eular and Euroson. It showcases advances in the understanding of sonoanatomy. We focus on personalized small group “hands-on” tutorials and workshops aimed at the level of the participants with:
- Clinical relevant topics
- Multidisciplinary and interactive approach
- Experienced faculty members
- Personalized training
- Hands-On Practicality
This course provides a unique and comprehensive journey, starting with applied clinical anatomy and advancing to a deep understanding of ultrasound imaging. You will explore various guided intervention techniques and engage in a detailed study of key pathological conflict areas within the musculoskeletal system, equipping you with valuable insights and practical skills.
Break through the sonoanatomical barriers with our world-renowned faculty covering anatomy in a course designed to be highly practical and personalized, allowing doctors to actively practice and hone their ultrasound skills.
We avoid large auditorium lectures. Enjoy individualized attention with our commitment to personalized guidance throughout the program. We have been training healthcare professionals for almost two decades. Since its inception in 2007, Sonoanatony has received overwhelmingly positive reviews/feedback each year.
Join us for an immersive learning experience that goes beyond the basics, empowering you to apply ultrasound techniques confidently in your day-to-day clinical practice.
Sonoanatomy 2027
SONO-LANDMARKS II
The 19th edition of Sonoanatomy takes ultrasound anatomy beyond the obvious, exploring the axial body and extremities through advanced, landmark-based techniques.
Discover the ultrasound anatomy of fasciae, peripheral nerves, deep stabilizers, mini-entheses, retinacula, dynamic structures, and clinically hidden targets. Develop a systematic approach to both the axial musculoskeletal system and the extremities, integrating dynamic assessment and ultrasound-guided interventions.
The course places hands-on learning at its core, with intensive small-group workshops on cadaver specimens and live models. Participants move directly between anatomy and ultrasound—identifying landmarks, scanning structures in real time, exploring dynamic relationships, and practicing image-guided procedures under close faculty supervision.
Built on more than 18 years of ultrasound education at the University of Barcelona, Sonoanatomy combines anatomical precision, clinical relevance, and an exceptionally practical learning environment.
DATES: 22 & 23 of January 2027
WHERE: Anatomy Lab of the University of Barcelona-Bellvitge campus
PROGRAM: Workshops utilizing cadaver specimens and models
Workshops from 8H30 until 18H – Lunch break 12H – 13H / 13H – 14H
Friday, 22nd January 2027: 8H30 – 18H
Beyond the Spine
Standardized landmark-based techniques for the ultrasound imaging of the axial musculoskeletal system, fasciae, abdominal wall, and clinically relevant peripheral nerves.
1 – The spinal landmark map: muscles, ligaments, joints, and fascial planes
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar muscle compartments
- Posterior ligamentous complex
- Facet joint landmarks
- Interspinous and paraspinal anatomy
- Dynamic and functional anatomy of the spine
2 – The abdominal wall and thoraco-lumbar fascia
- Rectus abdominis and linea alba
- External oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis
- Thoraco-lumbar fascia and interfascial planes
- Quadratus lumborum and psoas landmarks
- Clinically relevant abdominal wall anatomy
3 – Dynamic ultrasound of fasciae and interfascial planes
- Fascial gliding and anisotropy
- Functional anatomy of superficial and deep fasciae
- Ultrasound landmarks of interfascial compartments
- Fascial-related pain and edema patterns
4 – Ultrasound landmarks of the peripheral nerves emerging from the spine
- Greater occipital nerve
- Dorsal scapular nerve
- Intercostal nerves
- Cluneal nerves
- Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
5 – Ultrasound landmarks of axial entheses and deep stabilizers
- Multifidus and deep spinal stabilizers
- Enthesis-related anatomy of the axial skeleton
- Functional stabilizing structures of the trunk
6 – Landmark-based ultrasound-guided interventions of the axial body
- Facet joint procedures
- Medial branch landmarks
- Interfascial injections
- Erector spinae and quadratus lumborum planes
- Hydrodissection techniques
Saturday, 23rd January 2027: 8H30 – 18H
Hidden Structures and Advanced Landmarks
Advanced landmark-based techniques for the ultrasound imaging of small structures, peripheral nerves, fasciae, dynamic stabilizers, and mini-enthesis organs.
1 – The small entheses: pulleys, retinacula, and mini-enthesis organs
- Finger pulleys
- Extensor hood and sagittal bands
- Retinacula and small stabilizing structures
- Nail-enthesis unit
- Ultrasound anatomy of mini-entheses
2 – Fascial and interfascial ultrasound landmarks of the extremities
- Fascia lata and iliotibial tract
- Brachial and antebrachial fasciae
- Fascial compartments of the extremities
- Dynamic fascial relationships
- Fascial-related pathology
3 – The clinically hidden peripheral nerves
- Posterior interosseous nerve
- Superficial radial sensory nerve
- Dorsal ulnar sensory branch
- Baxter nerve
- Common fibular nerve
- Plantar interdigital nerves
4 – Dynamic ultrasound of instability and motion
- Distal radio-ulnar joint dynamics
- ECU instability and subsheath anatomy
- Snapping elbow and snapping triceps
Snapping hip - Peroneal tendon instability
- Dynamic ankle stabilizers
5 – The ultrasound landmarks of inflammation: synovio-entheseal and fascial functional units
- Functional enthesis concept
- Enthesis organ and fascia relationships
- Psoriatic arthritis-related landmarks
- Doppler assessment of small structures
- Ultrasound patterns of early inflammatory disease
6 – Advanced landmark-based ultrasound-guided interventions of the extremities
- Tendon sheath procedures
- Small joint and retinacular interventions
- Peripheral nerve hydrodissection
- Interfascial procedures
- Ultrasound-guided procedures in small anatomical targets
FAQ for Attendees
Contacts for assistance
If you need any assistance these days, please contact the secretary team (Kirsten and Enrique)
- By e-mail: sonoanatomybcn@gmail.com
- By WhatsApp: +34 637542936 (Kirsten)
Sonoanatomy location
Sonoanatomy takes place in the dissection room of Universitat de Barcelona. This map will help you get to the Universitat de Barcelona:
How to get to the dissection room
Sonoanatomy takes place in the dissection room of Universitat De Barcelona. This image will help you understand how to get to the dissection room both from the Hotel Hesperia and from the nearest Metro (Hospital Belllvitge L1).:
Contact Us
If you prefer to contact us via email you can do it writing to sonoanatomybcn@gmail.com. If you are here you may be also interested on the personalized and tailored courses.
