Spleen Flashcards
The spleen is the most vulnerable abdominal organ. T/F
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Quadrant of the spleen
Left upper quadrant
Region of the spleen
Hypochondrium
The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ. T/F
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Visceral peritoneum completely covers the spleen except in this area
Splenic hilum
Level of the spleen
9th-11th ribs
Anterior relation of the spleen
Stomach
Inferior relation of the spleen
Splenic (left colic) flexure
Medial relation of the spleen
Left kidney
The spleen is normally palpable through the anterolateral abdominal wall. T/F
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It is seldom palpable unless it is enlarged.
The spleen is connected to the greater curvature via this ligament
Gastrosplenic ligament
The spleen is connected to the left kidney via this ligament
Splenorenal ligament
The areas of the inferomedial aspect of the spleen
Renal area, gastric area and colic area
