Observations on the mode of termination of the Human Splenic Artery, its Tortuosity and Splenic dimensions.

Mala Amrish Jalundhwala

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Observations on the mode of termination of the Human Splenic Artery, its Tortuosity and Splenic dimensions.

Mala Amrish Jalundhwala

Abstract :

61 embalmed cadavers were dissected. The splenic artery was dissected out from the celiac trunk to the splenic hilum. The direct length of the splenic artery-X cm and the curvaceous length of the splenic artery-Y cm from the point of its origin to bifurcation/trifurcation at the splenic hilum was measured in situ. The tortuosity index-T.I. calculated. The anches of the splenic artery to the pancreas and the stomach were dissected. The point of division of the splenic artery into the splenic hilum was observed and the spleens classified as bifurcating or trifurcating and also noted for Y-type or T-type anching. The splenic artery was divided at the point of bifurcation/trifurcation. The length, eadth and thickness of the spleens was measured in centimeters. The weight of the spleens was measured in grams. These parameters were then correlated with the tortuosity index.