spleen

Question 1

the spleen is…

Answer 1

unpaired intraperitoneal, lymphoreticular organ, used in immune system and acts as a filter

Question 2

where is the spleen located

Answer 2

at the superior left side of the abdominal cavity between the 9th-11th rib in the mid axillary line

Question 3

what are the surfaces of the spleen?

Answer 3

• cardiodiaphragmatic surface

- visceral surface

Question 4

what are the borders of the spleen and what is special about these borders?

Answer 4

• superior border - anterosuperior margin of the spleen, and has identitation
• inferior border - posteroinferior margin of the spleen and is held in position by the phrenicolic ligament forming the floor for the organ

Question 5

what is the splenic hilum, and where is it located?

Answer 5

located on the visceral surface of the spleen through which vessels and nerves enter and exit the organ

Question 6

how is the visceral surface divided?

Answer 6

post surface - in contact with the left kidney

ant. sup. surface - is in contact with the stomach
ant. inf. surface - is in contact with the tail of the pancreas and left colic flexure

Question 7

the gastrosplenic ligament….

Answer 7

a peritoneal ligament that connects the splenic helium and the greater curvature of the stomach

Question 8

the splenorenal ligament….

Answer 8

peritoneal ligament that connect the splenic hilum and the left kidney

Question 9

arterial supply of the spleen

Answer 9

splenic artery from the celiac trunk

Question 10

nervous supply of the spleen

Answer 10

splenic nerve plexus