The Spleen (Structures, Function, Topography, Coverings and Ligaments) - Anatomy

Content:
0:00 Introduction
0:33 External Structures
1:13 Functions of the Spleen
3:53 Topography of Spleen
4:24 Coverings and Ligaments of Spleen

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External Structures:
12-14 cm long
8-10cm wide
3-4 cm thick
Weight around 140-200 grams
Contains a lot of blood

Functions of the Spleen:
Secondary lymphoid organs
Destroy old red blood cells and platelets
Mount an Immune Response against foreign matter in the blood

Topography of Spleen:
Holotopy: Left hypochondriac region
Syntopy:
○ Visceral Surface (Facies Visceralis):
§ Splenic Hilum (Hilum Splenicum)
○ Diaphragmatic Surface (Facies Diaphragmatica)

Coverings and Ligaments of Spleen:
Fibrous Capsule (Capsula Fibrosa)
Tunica Serosa
○ Gastrosplenic Ligament (ligamentum gastrosplenicum)
○ Phrenicosplenic Ligament (Ligamentum Phrenicosplenicum)
○ Phrenicocolic Ligament (Ligamentum phrenicocolicum)

Sources used in this video:
Memorix Anatomy 2nd Edition by Hudák Radovan (Author), Kachlík David (Author), Volný Ondřej (Author)
Biorender
University notes and lectures