Spleen

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The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ, located in the left hypochondrium and anchored by three peritoneal ligaments. It is entirely covered by visceral peritoneum and connected to the stomach, left kidney, and diaphragm by ligamentous folds that are clinically relevant in left-sided visceral osteopathy.

Region

Abdomen

Intraperitoneal
Spleen — Hilum — gastrosplenic and splenorenal ligaments

For educational use only — not a substitute for clinical judgment.

Ligament
Fascia / peritoneum
Organ / struktur

View of the splenic hilum showing the gastrosplenic and splenorenal ligaments — the primary vascular and fascial connections of the spleen.