THE SPLEEX 



989 



tlie splenic artery and vein enter the <ilan(l, the vein being V)eliin(l. In front of and 

 behind the hiluni is seen the attachment of the gastro-splenic omentum. The ridge 

 separating this surface from the inner surface is Avell defined, and runs from the top 

 of the spleen to the lower part of the ])osterior border. 



Fig. 589. — Innkr Aspect of the Spleen. 



INNER SURFACE 



ANTERIOR SURFACE 



TIP OR LOWER ENO 



EOGEOFGASTRO-SPLENIC 

 OMENTUM 



The inner or renal surface is much narrower and shorter than the anterior. 

 It is only slightly concave in l)oth directions. It is directed inwards antl down- 

 wards, and is in relation with the outer border of the left kidney. 



Fui. 590.— Transverse Section of the Body at the Lower Part of the 

 Epigastric Eegion. (Kiidiuger. ) 



TRANSVERSE COLON 



SUPRA-RENAL - 

 CAPSULE 



The anterior border of the sjjleen is more defined than the ])osterior. is 

 sharper, and is marked by several notches, one of which is occasionally larger 

 than the others. This border is convex. The posterior border is shorter and 



