Spleen workbook ex 1

Question 1

ligament between the spleen and the splenic flexure of the colon

Answer 1

phrenocolic ligament

Question 2

within the peritoneal cavity

Answer 2

intraperitoneal

Question 3

complete absence of the spleen

Answer 3

splenic agenesis

Question 4

condition where there is more than one spleen

Answer 4

polysplenia

Question 5

results from the failure of fusion of separate splenic masses forming on the dorsal mesogastrium, most commonly found in the splenic hilum or along the splenic vessels or associated ligaments

Answer 5

accessory spleen

Question 6

leaves the splenic hilum, travels transversely thought the upper abdomen to join with the superior mesenteric vein to form the main portal vein, serves as the posterior medial border of the pancreas

Answer 6

splenic vein

Question 7

located in the middle of the spleen, site where vessels and lymph nodes enter and exit the spleen

Answer 7

splenic hilum

Question 8

spleen that has migrated from its normal location in the left upper quadrant

Answer 8

wandering spleen

Question 9

one of the ligaments between the stomach and spleen taht helps to hold the spleen in place

Answer 9

gastrosplenic ligament

Question 10

alkaline fluid found in the lymphatic vessels

Answer 10

lymph

Question 11

ligament between the spleen and kidney that helps support the greater curvature of the stomach

Answer 11

lienorenal ligament

Question 12

certtain phagocytic cells (found in liver and spleen) make up the reticuloendothelial system (RES), plays a role in the synthesis of blood proteins and hematopoiesis

Answer 12

reticuloendothelial

Question 13

left upper quadrant of the abdomen that contains the left lobe of the liver, spleen and stomach

Answer 13

left hypochondrium

Question 14

branch of the celiac axis, tortuous course toward the spleen, serves as the superior border of the pancreas

Answer 14

splenic artery