THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

SPLEEN

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

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: -Key Message: Splenogastric arteries and gastrosplenic veins form a portal system which directly connects the spleen and stomach parenchyma.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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