The Spleen Flashcards
1
Q
spleen in respect to peritoneum
A
intraperitoneal
2
Q
functions of spleen (4)
A
defense: produces lymphocytes, phagocytes, plasma cells, antibodies
hematopoiesis
filters out old RBC’s/platelets
blood reservoir
3
Q
spleen essential to life
A
no
4
Q
size and shape of spleen
A
crescent or inverted comma
same size as L kidney (12-13cm in length)
5
Q
where is spleen located in region and quadrant method
A
left hypochondrium
LUQ
6
Q
hilum of spleen location, peritoneum ?, structures
A
central on visceral surface
no peritoneum at hilum
splenic artery/vein, lymph vessels and nerves
7
Q
accessory spleens/splenules (what, percentage, location, size, number)
A
normal variant
10 percent of people
often found at splenic hilum
less than 1cm
1 or more
