Spleen Flashcards
Is the spleen entirely an intraperitoneal organ?
yes
Is the spleen a large lymphatic organ?
yes
What are the functions of the spleen?
produces lymphocytes in newborn
removes worn out red blood cells and other cellular debris from ciruculation
stores red blood cells
The spleen is _________ vascularized?
highly
Is the spleen easily injured?
yes
Where does the spleen lie?
against diaphragm and ribs 9 to 11 within left hypochondrium region
What are the surfaces of the spleen?
diaphragmatic
visceral
What are the 3 surfaces of the visceral surface?
gastric
colic
renal
Where is the diaphragmatic surface?
convex surface which lies against diaphragm
Where is the visceral surface?
concave surface which lies against abdominal viscera
Where does the gastric surface lie?
against stomach
Where does the colic surface lie?
against left colic flexure
Where does the renal surface lie?
against left kidney
What and Where is the splenic hilum?
located on visceral surface, transmits nerves and vessels
What surrounds the hilum?
gastrosplenic and splenorenal ligament
