Ventral extremity

The spleen has two extremities

• Dorsal extremity (cranial pole or head):

  • Situated near the fundus of the stomach.

  • More fixed in position by ligamentous attachments (primarily the gastrosplenic ligament).

• Ventral extremity (caudal pole or tail):

  • More mobile and can extend variably depending on splenic size and physiological state.

  • Can sometimes reach as far as the ventral midline or cross to the right abdomen in cases of splenomegaly.