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This is the correct answer. The splenic (left colic) flexure lies inferior to the spleen. The transverse colon extends from the hepatic (right colic) flexure to the splenic (left colic) flexure, which then turns downwards as the descending colon.
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Splenic flexure/ Left colic flexure
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This is not the correct answer. The tail of the pancreas, as well as the left kidney, lies medial to the spleen.
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e
Tail of the pancreas
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This is not the correct answer. The diaphragm, as well as the left lung and the 9-11th ribs, lie posterior to the spleen.
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c
Diaphragm
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This is not the correct answer. The stomach lies anterior to the spleen.
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b
Stomach
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This is not the correct answer. The left kidney, as well as the tail of the pancreas, lies medial to the spleen.
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d
Left kidney
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Chapter
2693
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Spleen
Topic
197
Abdominal anatomy
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Which of the following structures lies inferior to the spleen?
a