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Lymphatic system2
  • The spleen is part of the lymphatic system. (wikipedia.org)
  • This summary reviews the anatomy of the lymphatic system, the pathophysiology of lymphedema secondary to cancer, and epidemiology. (oncolink.org)
Physiology4
Ligaments3
  • There are four ligaments attached to the spleen: gastrosplenic ligament, splenorenal ligament, colicosplenic ligament, and phrenocolic ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • The spleen lies beneath the left hemidiaphragm and is attached to the stomach, left kidney, and diaphragm by the gastrosplenic, lienorenal, and phrenolienal ligaments. (medscape.com)
  • The splenic flexure was mobilized by dividing splenocolic and phrenicocolic (sustentaculum lieni, see spleen anatomy ) ligaments. (vesalius.com)
Normal spleen2
  • There will be no palpable projections in a palpable but otherwise normal spleen. (medscape.com)
  • Recognize the normal spleen and sonographic measurements. (gcus.com)
Organ10
  • The spleen is an organ located in the upper left abdomen, which is approximately the size of a clenched fist. (shiken.ai)
  • The splenic artery branches out into five vessels once it reaches the spleen, each of which supplies a different portion of the organ. (shiken.ai)
  • The spleen is the abdominal organ with the highest risk of injury. (shiken.ai)
  • The spleen is an intraperitoneal organ located in the left hypochondriac region of the abdominal cavity. (shiken.ai)
  • 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. (medscape.com)
  • The spleen in dogs is a nonessential organ and may be removed. (safarivet.com)
  • The spleen is an organ found in almost all vertebrates. (wikipedia.org)
  • The spleen is the organ that is responsible for both the storage and purification of red blood cells. (healthline.com)
  • In a child whose spleen is palpable without underlying disease, the organ will be elastic, soft, porous, homogenous, nontender, and less than 2 cm inferior to the left costal margin. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, the abnormal shaped red blood cells cause damage to the spleen, an organ that helps fight against infection (4). (bartleby.com)
Pancreas2
  • The spleen is highly vascular, and its arterial supply is mainly provided by the splenic artery, which runs laterally along the superior aspect of the pancreas within the splenorenal ligament. (shiken.ai)
  • Pancreas The pancreas is a wing-shaped gland that extends from the duodenum (the upper portion of the small intestine) to the spleen. (healthline.com)
Organs3
Supply to the spleen2
  • The nerve supply to the spleen is provided by the coeliac plexus. (shiken.ai)
  • This rotation of the stomach can cause loss of blood supply to the spleen, necessitating removal during the emergency surgery for the bloat. (safarivet.com)
Human Anatomy11
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  • Human anatomy, the study of anatomical structures, is not limited to medical professionals and students. (freescience.info)
  • Understanding human anatomy enables a deeper understanding of diseases and their treatments, offering a backstage pass to our own bodies. (freescience.info)
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  • The study of human anatomy is a fascinating field that delves into the intricate organization and functioning of our bodies. (freescience.info)
  • Overall, it is a reliable and practical model for studying and visualizing human anatomy. (citizenside.com)
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  • Its sturdy build and realistic representation of the human anatomy make it a valuable asset for various purposes. (citizenside.com)
  • has made it a stand-alone method for chemical hazard ics from the left and right side of the head emptying into the venous system independently (similar to human anatomy), and that chemical diffusion/absorption would be insignificant with Corresponding author. (cdc.gov)
Liver and Spleen1
  • Sonographic assessment of liver and spleen size based on age, height, and weight: evaluation of Jordanian children. (just.edu.jo)
Splenectomy4
Provided by the splenic1
  • Venous drainage of the spleen is provided by the splenic vein, which then joins forces with the superior mesenteric vein to become the hepatic portal vein. (shiken.ai)
Thymus1
Abdomen6
  • The spleen is situated in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, tucked away and hidden from view. (shiken.ai)
  • The spleen is located in close proximity to several other internal structures in the abdomen. (shiken.ai)
  • In humans, the spleen is purple in color and is in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Please submit any comments about the article Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Spleen The StatPearls content team will be working hard to evaluate the comment and make corrections when appropriate. (statpearls.com)
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  • Some surgeons routinely exteriorize the spleen and protect it with laparotomy pads which ease exploration of the remainder of the abdomen. (dvm360.com)
Common spleen2
Gross Anatomy1
Lymph node3
  • The spleen houses antibody-producing lymphocytes in its white pulp and monocytes which remove antibody-coated bacteria and antibody-coated blood cells by way of blood and lymph node circulation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The spleen is a center of activity of the mononuclear phagocyte system and is analogous to a large lymph node, as its absence causes a predisposition to certain infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • The correct answer is that the lymph node of Zorgius is located below the lower pole of the spleen. (proprofs.com)
Abdominal1
  • The external surface of the spleen can be divided into two parts - the diaphragmatic surface, which is in contact with the diaphragm and ribcage, and the visceral surface, which is in contact with other abdominal viscera. (shiken.ai)
Adult5
  • Notching of the superior border of the adult spleen is evidence of its multiple origin (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • The spleen, in healthy adult humans, is approximately 7 to 14 centimetres (3 to 5+1⁄2 in) in length. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other functions of the spleen are less prominent, especially in the healthy adult: Spleen produces all types of blood cells during fetal life Production of opsonins, properdin, and tuftsin. (wikipedia.org)
  • While the bone marrow is the primary site of hematopoiesis in the adult, the spleen has important hematopoietic functions up until the 5th month of gestation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The normal adult spleen weighs up to 150 g, measures 4 × 7 × 11 cm, and represents the largest single accumulation of lymphoid tissue in the body. (medscape.com)
Surgical1
  • This narrative review describes the main applications of de la ultrasonografía en ultrasound in anesthesia, ultrasound-guided techniques, and current trends in the perioperative anesthetic management of anestesia the surgical patient. (bvsalud.org)
Pleura1
Vascular3
  • As the spleen is highly vascular, its rupture can result in massive bleeding into the peritoneal cavity. (shiken.ai)
  • The spleen has superior and inferior vascular segments based on the blood supply. (medscape.com)
  • Identify the spleen anatomy and associated vascular supply. (gcus.com)
Anatomical3
Stomach5
  • The spleen is connected to the stomach and kidney by parts of the greater omentum - the double fold of peritoneum that originates from the stomach. (shiken.ai)
  • Thus, the spleen is situated between the fundus of the stomach and the diaphragm. (medscape.com)
  • The gastric impression is for the fundus of the stomach, which is the largest and most concave impression on the spleen. (medscape.com)
  • This diagram shows the close relationship the stomach has with the spleen. (safarivet.com)
  • During spleen removal, it is important to spare the large vessels which also feed the stomach. (safarivet.com)
Sonographic1
  • Demonstrate the sonographic examination technique when evaluating the spleen. (gcus.com)
Epigastrium1
  • It then takes a right turn and continues as the horizontally placed transverse colon, which reaches across the epigastrium to the left hypochondrium under the spleen. (medscape.com)
Surface1
  • The spleen is underneath the left part of the diaphragm, and has a smooth, convex surface that faces the diaphragm. (wikipedia.org)
Quadrant1
  • Note that massively enlarged spleen is readily visible, with minimal retraction in left upper quadrant. (medscape.com)
Palpable2
  • A healthy spleen is not palpable. (medscape.com)
  • Approximately 10% of normal, healthy children have a palpable spleen, with this percentage being even higher in newborns without respect to gender or gestational age. (medscape.com)
Vessels2
  • The lymphatics of the spleen run along the same vessels as the arterial branches, and then drain into the pancreaticosplenic lymph nodes and the coeliac nodes. (shiken.ai)
  • It divides into straight vessels called penicillin, ellipsoids, and arterial capillaries in the spleen. (medscape.com)
Weighs2
  • At rest, the spleen measures approximately 12-15 cm in length and weighs around 150-200 g. (shiken.ai)
  • The spleen is 1 by 3 by 5 inches (3 by 8 by 13 cm), weighs approximately 7 oz (200 g), and lies between the 9th and 11th ribs on the left-hand side and along the axis of the 10th rib. (wikipedia.org)
Artery1
Notches2
  • If the spleen becomes enlarged (a condition known as splenomegaly), the superior border moves inferiorly and the notches can be felt. (shiken.ai)
  • In enlargement of the spleen (known as splenomegaly), the superior border moves inferomedially, and its notches can be palpated. (shiken.ai)
Recognize1
  • Recognize normal ultrasound characteristics associated with the liver, GB, biliary tree and spleen. (gcus.com)
Tissue2
  • Splenic infarction is the death of tissue (necrosis) in the spleen due to a blockage in blood flow. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The study reveals anatomy - pathological tissue calcification compatible with Echinococcus granulosus. (bvsalud.org)
Anterior3
  • The spleen contains anterior, superior, posteromedial and inferior borders, with smooth posteromedial and inferior borders, and notched anterior and superior borders. (shiken.ai)
  • The superior border of the spleen is notched by the anterior end. (medscape.com)
  • The other side of the spleen is divided by a ridge into two regions: an anterior gastric portion, and a posterior renal portion. (wikipedia.org)
Diseases2
  • Therefore, while not essential, removal of the spleen may open the pet to certain diseases. (safarivet.com)
  • What are two diseases of the spleen that can cause us to have to remove it? (safarivet.com)
Left1
  • The spleen is marked on the left side of the back with the long axis of the 10th rib. (medscape.com)
Nerve1
  • The spleen is innervated by the splenic plexus, which connects a branch of the celiac ganglia to the vagus nerve. (wikipedia.org)
Abnormal1
Kidney1
Veins1
Axis Scientific4
Blood6
  • The dog often presents with acute profound weakness and loss of appetite, which is attributable to blood loss from the tumor of the spleen. (safarivet.com)
  • The spleen plays very important roles in regard to red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the immune system. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hereditary Spherocytosis is a condition that is passed down from parent to child and it affects the red blood cells and the spleen" (Genetics Home Reference). (bartleby.com)
  • The job of the spleen in a healthy human body is to clean the blood of bacteria. (bartleby.com)
  • Spherocytosis causes the red blood cells to change shape, therefore making it difficult to move through the spleen (Wint). (bartleby.com)
  • It is concluded that dermal application of a contact allergen, as exemplified by OX and HCA, may induce cell proliferation in the neighboring lymph nodes and spleen indicative of hapten and/or haptenated proteins diffusing through the skin to periph- eral nodes and the blood to produce systemic sensitization. (cdc.gov)
Impression1
Scientific1
Tail1