S. , THY. , TH. D.

Question 1

a large
encapsulated mass of lymphoid and
vascular tissues.

Answer 1

Spleen

Question 2

SIZE OF Spleen

Answer 2

1 x 3 x 5 inches

Thickness, width & length

Question 3

Diaphragmatic

surface:

Answer 3

Related to diaphragm which
separates it from left lung &
pleura and 9,10,11 ribs

Question 4

Leino-renal ligament: Contents:

Answer 4

1- Splenic vess & tail of pancreas
2- pancreatico-splenic LN
3- Extra-peritoneal fat + Autonomic fibers
+ Lymph vessels

Question 5

Nerve Supply OF Spleen:

Answer 5

Coeliac PLX

Question 6

surface anatomy of the spleen:

Opposite ………………

Answer 6

9th, 10th & 11th ribs

Question 7

surface anatomy of the spleen:

Inferior border ➔

Answer 7

lower margin of 11th rib

Question 8

surface anatomy of the spleen:

Posterior end ➔

Answer 8

at the level of T10

Question 9

surface anatomy of the spleen:

Anterior end ➔

Answer 9

mid-axillary line.

Question 10

Spleen
Its long axis lies approximately in the
plane of the…………………

Answer 10

10th rib

Question 11

Spleen is palpable when
it becomes ……………. larger
than normal size

Answer 11

3 times

Question 12

ductless gland, formed of lymphoid

tissue.

Answer 12

Thymus

Question 13

Blood supply of Thymus

Answer 13

Internal thoracic artery.

Question 14

Venous drainage of Thymus:

Answer 14

left brachiocephalic vein
internal thoracic vein
inferior thyroid veins.

Question 15

Lymphatic drainage of Thymus:

Answer 15

parasternal, brachiocephalic,
and tracheobronchial lymph
nodes

Question 16

Cisterna chyli opposite L1 & L2 vertebrae

Answer 16

Thoracic Duct

Question 17

Thoracic Duct Enters the thorax via ……………….

Answer 17

aortic opening of the diaphragm

Question 18

Thoracic Duct Ascends till ……………. where it crosses
behind the oesophagus to its left side till root of the neck.

Answer 18

T5

Question 19

Termination of Thoracic Duct

Answer 19

End in the angle between the Lt internal jugular & Lt subclavian veins

Question 20

Tributaries of Thoracic Duct

Answer 20

1. It drains lymph from the 
body below the diaphragm 
via the cisterna chyli 
2. It drains lymph from the 
left ½ of the body above 
the diaphragm through: 
a. Left jugular lymph trunk (Lt 
side of head & neck)
b. Left subclavian lymph 
trunk (Lt upper limb)
c. Left bronchomediastinal
lymph trunk (Lt ½ of thoracic 
cavity)

Question 21

Tributaries of Rt Lymphatic duct

Answer 21

It drains lymph from the right ½ of 
the body above the diaphragm 
via: 
a. Rt jugular lymph trunk (Rt side 
of head & neck)
b. Rt subclavian lymph trunk (Rt 
upper limb)
c. Rt bronchomediastinal lymph 
trunk (Rt ½ of thoracic cavity)

Question 22

Termination of Rt Lymphatic duct

Answer 22

End in the angle between the
Rt internal jugular & Rt
subclavian veins.