GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The spleen is a significant organ of the hematologic and reticuloendothelial systems. It is an intraperitoneal organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen posterior and lateral to the stomach. [1] The spleen is situated anatomically behind the 9 and 11 ribs on the left side of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen is an intraperitoneal organ, so all of its surfaces are covered with visceral peritoneum. Only the hilum of the spleen, the site through which the splenic artery and vein pass, is peritoneum-free.

Detailed explanation-3: -The intraperitoneal space is the part of the abdominal cavity that is surrounded by the peritoneum, and houses organs such as the stomach and the intestines. The retroperitoneal cavity is the space located behind the intraperitoneal space where the kidneys are located.

Detailed explanation-4: -An organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen makes lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood cells, and destroys old blood cells. It is located on the left side of the abdomen near the stomach.

Detailed explanation-5: -The spleen is a small organ inside your left rib cage, just above the stomach. It’s part of the lymphatic system (which is part of the immune system). The spleen stores and filters blood and makes white blood cells that protect you from infection. Many diseases and conditions can affect how the spleen works.