The spleen is a intraperitoneal retroperitoneal( intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal ) organ.
What structure lies inferior to the spleen?
Kidney
Pancreas
Left colic flexure
Stomach
What region of the abdomen does the spleen lie in?
Umbilical region
Left hypochondriac region
left lumbar region
Hypogastric region
The spleen is 5 inches long.
What ribs protect the spleen?
9-11
8-10
9-12
8-11