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What do you call the membrane that holds the spleen in place?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Called Ligaments: There are 3 ligaments that attach the spleen to the surrounding structures and help keeping it in place: one to the stomach, one to the left kidney and another to the diaphragm Check this link for a simplified anatomy of the spleen http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1948863-overview#a2

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Answered 12/10/2015

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