Colic impression of spleen
Facies colica splenis
- Latin synonym: Facies colica lienalis
- Synonym: Colic surface of the spleen; Colic area
- Related terms: Colic impression; Colic impression (Visceral surface)
Definition
The gastric impression of the spleen (gastric surface) is directed forward, upward, and toward the middle, is broad and concave, and is in contact with the posterior wall of the stomach and the left colic flexure to form the colic impression of the spleen.
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