Visceral surface
Facies visceralis
Definition
The visceral surface of the spleen, faces medially toward the abdominal cavity. and is irregular and concave, molded by the contact with adjacent organs.
It is divided into three regions:
The gastric surface is the cranial part of the visceral surface, in contact with the dorsal part of the stomach.
The intestinal surface is the caudal part of the visceral surface, in contact with parts of the jejunum and colon. It is absent in ruminants.
The renal surface is the dorsal part of the visceral surface and is connected to the upper part of the left kidney. It is absent in ruminants.
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