Splenic hilum
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The Splenic hilum is a location on the surface of the spleen
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It is the point of attachment for the gastrosplenic ligament
, and the point of insertion for the splenic artery
and splenic vein
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Structures that enter (or leave) the hilum are:
Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrate animals with important roles in regard to red blood cells and the immune system. In humans, it is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood in case of hemorrhagic shock...
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It is the point of attachment for the gastrosplenic ligament
Gastrosplenic ligament
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.-Branches:...
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.It collects branches from the...
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Structures that enter (or leave) the hilum are:
- Splenic arterySplenic arteryIn 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.-Branches:...
- Splenic veinSplenic veinIn 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.It collects branches from the...
- Lymphatic vessels
- Nerves