SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260172195
Author: VanPutte
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 22, Problem 5RAC
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The spleen is located on the superior part of the abdominal cavity on the left side. It is known to possess the size of the fist and a weight of 180g in males and 140g in females.

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