ANATOMY OF THE SPLEEN AND ITS MICROCIRCULATORY PECULIARITIES

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  • Akhmedov Shavkat Sotivoldievich Assistant of the Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy Andijan State Medical Institute

Keywords:

spleen, white pulp, red pulp, splenic artery, microcirculation, sinusoids, reticuloendothelial system

Abstract

The spleen is a unique lymphoid and hematopoietic organ that plays essential roles in immune defense, blood filtration, and erythrocyte recycling. It has a highly specialized microcirculatory system that distinguishes it from other organs. The splenic circulation combines open and closed pathways, enabling efficient interaction between circulating blood and the reticuloendothelial system. This study presents an overview of the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the spleen, emphasizing the organization of its vascular architecture and microcirculatory dynamics. Understanding the peculiarities of splenic circulation is crucial for interpreting its physiological and pathological processes, including splenic sequestration, infarction, and hypersplenism.

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2025-10-20 — Updated on 2025-10-27

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Akhmedov Shavkat Sotivoldievich. (2025). ANATOMY OF THE SPLEEN AND ITS MICROCIRCULATORY PECULIARITIES. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(10), 963–967. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/2148 (Original work published October 20, 2025)

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Vol. 15 No. 10 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 10

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