THE SPLEEN 1445 



opened a spleen of ordinary size is not visible from the front, as it is placed 

 between the left kidney, Diaphragm, and stomach. It moves with the respiratory 



CUT EDGE OF LAYERS 

 OF GASTROSPLENIC 

 OMENTUM 



FIG. 1201. The spleen. Internal or visceral surface. 



FIG. 1202. The spleen. Diaphragmatic surface. 



movements and with the movements of the stomach. It is the largest of the so- 

 called ductless glands, and varies greatly in size. Usually it measures some five 



