Spleen

Question 1

MESODERMAL in origin

Large vascular organ lying against the diaphragm and 9th-11th ribs in the left hypochondriac region

OVAL shaped

150 gms
5 inches long, 3 inches wide, 1.5 inches thick

Covered w/ peritoneum EXCEPT at the hilum

Answer 1

SPLEEN

Question 2

Consists of lymphatic tissue (site of immune and phagocytic action)

Answer 2

WHITE PULP

Question 3

Consists of venous sinusoids and splenic cords (primary site of filtration)

Answer 3

RED PULP

Question 4

Supporting ligaments of the spleen

Answer 4

Gastrosplenic Omentum/Ligament

Splenorenal/Lienorenal Ligament

Question 5

Ligament b/w the HILUM and GREATER curvature of the stomach

Carries the SHORT GASTRIC and LEFT GASTROEPIPLOIC VESSELS

Answer 5

Gastrosplenic Omentum/Ligament or Lienogastric

Question 6

Ligament b/w the SPLEEN and LEFT KIDNEY

Carries the SPLENIC VESSELS

Answer 6

Splenicorenal ligament or Lienorenal

Question 7

Largest single accumulation of lymphoid tissue

LUQ of the abdomen

ONLY lymphoid organ that FILTERS BLOOD

Answer 7

SPLEEN