The Splenic hilum is a location on the surface of the spleen
Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in all vertebrate animals. In humans, the spleen is located in the abdomen of the body, where it functions in the destruction of redundant red blood cells, and holds a reservoir of blood.... .
The gastrosplenic ligament is part of the greater omentum.Embryonically the gastrosplenic ligament is derived from the dorsal mesogastrium.... , and the point of insertion for the splenic artery
Splenic artery
In anatomy, the splenic artery is the blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the spleen. It branches from the celiac artery, and follows a course superior to the pancreas.... and splenic vein
Splenic vein
In anatomy, the splenic vein is the blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen.It joins with the superior mesenteric vein, to form the hepatic portal vein and follows a course superior to the pancreas, alongside of the similarly named artery, the splenic artery.... .
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The Splenic hilum is a location on the surface of the spleen
Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in all vertebrate animals. In humans, the spleen is located in the abdomen of the body, where it functions in the destruction of redundant red blood cells, and holds a reservoir of blood.... .
The gastrosplenic ligament is part of the greater omentum.Embryonically the gastrosplenic ligament is derived from the dorsal mesogastrium.... , and the point of insertion for the splenic artery
Splenic artery
In anatomy, the splenic artery is the blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the spleen. It branches from the celiac artery, and follows a course superior to the pancreas.... and splenic vein
Splenic vein
In anatomy, the splenic vein is the blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen.It joins with the superior mesenteric vein, to form the hepatic portal vein and follows a course superior to the pancreas, alongside of the similarly named artery, the splenic artery.... .
A hilum is a depression or pit where structures are attached.* In human anatomy, the hilum is part of an Organ where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter....
