<P> The spleen is underneath the left diaphragm , and has a smooth , convex surface that faces the diaphragm . It is underneath the ninth , tenth , and eleventh ribs . The other side of the spleen is divided by a ridge into two regions : an anterior gastric portion , and a posterior renal portion . The gastric surface is directed forward , upward , and toward the middle , is broad and concave , and is in contact with the posterior wall of the stomach . Below this it is in contact with the tail of the pancreas . The renal surface is directed medialward and downward . It is somewhat flattened , considerably narrower than the gastric surface , and is in relation with the upper part of the anterior surface of the left kidney and occasionally with the left adrenal gland . </P>
<P> The spleen is underneath the left diaphragm , and has a smooth , convex surface that faces the diaphragm . It is underneath the ninth , tenth , and eleventh ribs . The other side of the spleen is divided by a ridge into two regions : an anterior gastric portion , and a posterior renal portion . The gastric surface is directed forward , upward , and toward the middle , is broad and concave , and is in contact with the posterior wall of the stomach . Below this it is in contact with the tail of the pancreas . The renal surface is directed medialward and downward . It is somewhat flattened , considerably narrower than the gastric surface , and is in relation with the upper part of the anterior surface of the left kidney and occasionally with the left adrenal gland . </P>
where is the spleen situated in the human body
where is the spleen situated in the human body
underneath the left diaphragm underneath the ninth , tenth , and eleventh ribs
underneath the left diaphragm underneath the ninth , tenth , and eleventh ribs