VAN 221: Veterinary Splanchnology and Applied Anatomy (1+1)

Rabbit and fowl

SPLEEN
( Rabbit, Fowl )

Rabbit

• It is elongated and spatula shaped structure
• Dark brown in colour
• Proximal end is pointed and the distal end is blunt
• Cranial border is convex and the caudal border is irregular
• It is extended dorso-ventrally along the greater curvature of the stomach

Fowl

• The spleen is a reddish brown, rounded body situated dorsally and to the right of the junction of the proventriculus and gizzard
• Accessory spleens are also noticed