The Spleen (Anatomy of the Abdomen)
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Spleen (Page 204) Dr.Sherif Fahmy
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Spleen(Page 204)Dr.Sherif Fahmy
Site, Size & Surface AnatomyDr.Sherif Fahmy
Diaphragm
SpleenStomach
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Features•1- Ends: Anterior & Posterior.•2- Borders: Upper & Lower.•3- Surfaces: Diaphragmatic &
Visceral.
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Posterior (medial) end
Anterior (lateral) end
Upper border
Lower borderDr.Sherif Fahmy
Blood SupplyDr.Sherif Fahmy
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Splenic artery
Splenic veinPortal vein
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Lymph DrainageDr.Sherif Fahmy
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Pancreatico-splenic lymph nodes
Coeliac lymph nodes
Peritoneal CoveringsDr.Sherif Fahmy
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Phrenico-colic ligament
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Factors supporting spleen in position
1- Peritoneal ligaments.2- Intra-abdominal pressure.3- Contact with surrounding organs.
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Functions of Spleen1- Reservoir of blood and iron.2- Destruction of old red blood cells.3- Formation of red blood cells during intra-uterine life till the 5th month of intrauterine life.
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Applied Anatomy1- Common causes of splenic enlargement?2- Spleen can be felt below costal margin after being enlarged 3 times its normal size.3- Spleen enlarge downwards and to the right due to presence of phrenico-colic ligament.
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