MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the topographic location of the Spleen?
A
Left flank
B
Epigastrium
C
left hypochondrium
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The spleen is found in the left hypochondriac region of the abdomen (left upper quadrant). More precisely, the spleen is located posterior to the stomach and anterior to the left hemidiaphragm at the level of ribs 9-10.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where Is the Spleen? Your spleen is located in the upper left region of your abdomen – just behind your stomach and under your diaphragm.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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