The Spleen: What Does It Do, Location, Pain, and More - Healthline
2021年12月13日 · Where is it located? The spleen is located in the upper left side of the abdomen. It can be found next to the stomach and behind the left ribs. What causes spleen pain? Many...
Spleen: Function, Location & Size, Possible Problems - Cleveland Clinic
The spleen is a small organ inside your left rib cage, just above the stomach. It’s part of the lymphatic system (which is part of the immune system). The spleen stores and filters blood and makes white blood cells that protect you from infection.
Spleen: Anatomy, location and functions - Kenhub
2023年11月3日 · More precisely, the spleen is located posterior to the stomach and anterior to the left hemidiaphragm at the level of ribs 9-10. Medial to the spleen is the left kidney; superior is the diaphragm, while inferiorly it rests directly on the left colic flexure (splenic flexure).
Spleen - Wikipedia
In humans, the spleen is underneath the left part of the diaphragm, and has a smooth, convex surface that faces the diaphragm. It is underneath the ninth, tenth, and eleventh ribs. The other side of the spleen is divided by a ridge into two regions: an …
The Spleen - Position - Structure - TeachMeAnatomy
2024年4月16日 · The spleen is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, under cover of the diaphragm and the ribcage – and therefore cannot normally be palpated on clinical examination (except when enlarged). It is an intraperitoneal organ, entirely surrounded by peritoneum (except at the splenic hilum).
Spleen: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health
2022年6月16日 · Location . The spleen resides in the upper left portion of the abdomen or “hypochondriac” region, just behind the stomach, with the left kidney to its immediate right, and the diaphragm just above it.
Spleen – Location, Function, Problems - Science Notes and Projects
2024年5月18日 · Here is a look at the spleen, its location, anatomical features, functions, and clinical significance. The spleen is in the upper left abdomen, under the diaphragm, and next to the stomach. It functions in blood filtration, removing old red blood cells, and recycling iron.
Spleen | Description, Anatomy, & Function | Britannica
2024年10月24日 · spleen, organ of the lymphatic system located in the left side of the abdominal cavity under the diaphragm, the muscular partition between the abdomen and the chest. In humans it is about the size of a fist and is well supplied with blood.
Spleen: Function, Location, and Associated Diseases - Health
2024年1月19日 · The spleen is a small organ inside your left rib cage, located just above the stomach. It contains numerous blood vessels that are responsible for filtering your blood as well as carrying and...
Spleen – Definition, Location, Structure and Functions
2024年4月9日 · The spleen is a vital organ located on the left side of the body, beneath the diaphragm. It is a large, bean-shaped organ enclosed in a protective covering. Unlike lymph nodes, the spleen does not have lymphatic drainage …
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