Splenic hilum
| Splenic hilum | |
|---|---|
 The visceral surface of the spleen. (Splenic hilum visible but not labeled.) | |
| Details | |
| Latin | hilum splenicum |
| Identifiers | |
| Gray's | p.1282 |
| Dorlands /Elsevier | h_11/12422640 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The Splenic hilum is a location on the surface of the spleen.
It is the point of attachment for the gastrosplenic ligament, and the point of insertion for the splenic artery and splenic vein.
Structures that enter (or leave) the hilum are:
- Splenic artery
- Splenic vein
- Lymphatic vessels
- Nerves
See also
External links
- "Splenic hilum". Medcyclopaedia. GE. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05.
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