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 The majority (75%) are located near the splenic hilum or adjacent to the tail of the pancreas; a few are found along the splenic artery, in the omentum, mesentery, and retroperitoneum and have even been noted in the scrotum.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. Thus, the spleen is situated between the fundus of the stomach and the diaphragm.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.