Quiz for:
Lecture Notes: Anatomy of the Spleen

Question 1

Which ribs align with the spleen's position in the abdomen?

Question 2

What is the term for accessory spleens, which are present in approximately 20% of the population?

Question 3

According to the Rule of Odd Numbers, what is the length of the spleen?

Question 4

The hilum of the spleen is anatomically located between which two organs?

Question 5

What is the primary artery that supplies blood to the spleen?

Question 6

Splenic rupture is commonly associated with fractures of which ribs?

Question 7

In which embryonic week does the development of the spleen begin?

Question 8

How much does the spleen weigh on average according to the Rule of Odd Numbers?

Question 9

What direction is the long axis of the spleen oriented?

Question 10

What type of circulation in the spleen involves blood flowing through cavernous spaces?

Question 11

What sign is characterized by dull percussion without shifting due to clotting blood in cases of splenic rupture?

Question 12

Which abdominal quadrant houses the spleen?

Question 13

What is the average maximum size of a splenunculus?

Question 14

Which ligament connects the hilum of the spleen to the greater curvature of the stomach?

Question 15

What are the clinical symptoms commonly associated with splenic rupture?