The Average Volume of the Adult Spleen Is About

question 16

Multiple Choice

The average volume of the adult spleen is about

• A) 50 ml.
• B) 200 ml.
• C) 400 ml.
• D) 600 ml.

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Definitions:

Transverse Foramen

A characteristic feature of cervical vertebrae, through which the vertebral arteries pass.

Xiphoid Process

The smallest and most inferior part of the sternum, or breastbone, contributing to the definition of the lower boundary of the thoracic cavity.

False Ribs

The lower ribs (usually ribs 8 through 12) that are not directly attached to the sternum but are connected to the true ribs above them by cartilage.

Costal Cartilage

Bars of hyaline cartilage that extend the ribs anteriorly and contribute to the elasticity of the chest wall.