Spleen Flashcards
1
Q
What is the blood supply of the Spleen?
A
Splenic artery branch of Celiac Trunk
2
Q
How is the spleen related to the ribs?
A
The spleen is related to the 9th, 10th, and 11th ribs.
3
Q
What is the structure to worry about during splenectomy?
A
The tail of the pancreas due to its relation to the spleen
4
Q
Describe the course of splenic arteries.
A
- Arises from the coeliac trunk.
- Passes to the left above the upper border of the pancreas.
- Behind the stomach separated from it by the lesser sac.
- Ends by giving up terminal branches inside the hilum of the spleen.
5
Q
What are the organs supplied by the splenic artery?
A
The pancreas, stomach, and spleen.
