Diaphragmatic surface of spleen

Facies diaphragmatica splenis

  • Latin synonym: Facies diaphragmatica lienalis
  • Related terms: Diaphragmatic surface

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The spleen is underneath the left part of the diaphragm, and has a smooth, convex surface that faces the diaphragm, the diaphragmatic surface of the spleen

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