GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. The spleen is an organ shaped like a shoe that lies relative to the 9th and 11th ribs and is located in the left hypochondrium and partly in the epigastrium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system positioned between the fundus of the stomach and the diaphragm in the left hypochondriac region of the abdominal cavity, relatively below the left costal margin between the ninth and 11th ribs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The “odd number” mnemonic of Harris (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11), as reported in the textbook by Last on anatomy, is a useful tool to recall normal splenic dimension and location: the spleen measures 1 × 3 × 5 inches, weighs 7 ounces and abuts ribs 9 through 11. The ultrastructure of the spleen is key to its function.

Detailed explanation-4: -The spleen is located behind ribs 9 through 11 in the upper left of the abdomen, protected by the rib cage.