GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

SPLEEN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The colic surface of the spleen touches the ____
A
Large Intestine
B
Small Intestine
C
Stomach
D
Kidney
E
Diaphragm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The colic impression is for the splenic flexure of the colon; its lower part is related to the phrenicocolic ligament. The pancreatic impression for the tail of the pancreas lies between the hilum and colic impression (see the image below). Spleen anatomy.

Detailed explanation-2: -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).

Detailed explanation-3: -The spleen is a fist-sized organ found in the upper left side of your abdomen, next to your stomach and behind your left ribs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The splenorenal ligament connects the hilum of the spleen with the left kidney. It transmits the splenic artery and vein.

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