GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The 2 surfaces of the spleen are the diaphragmatic and visceral. The diaphragmatic surface is smooth and convex, and the visceral surface is irregular and concave and has impressions. The gastric impression is for the fundus of the stomach, which is the largest and most concave impression on the spleen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Splenic ligaments The gastrosplenic ligament connects the hilum with the greater curvature of the stomach. It contains the short gastric vessels and left gastroomental (gastroepiploic) arteries and veins. The splenorenal ligament connects the hilum of the spleen with the left kidney.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ in the body, located in the LUQ of the abdomen, superior to the left kidney and posterior to the stomach.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your spleen is located in the upper left region of your abdomen – just behind your stomach and under your diaphragm.