Which of the following structure prevents downward displacement of spleen?: (A) Phrenicocolic ligament, (B) Lienorenal ligament, (C) Gastrosplenic ligament, (D) Upper pole of the right kidney
Answer is A. Phrenicocolic ligament prevents downward displacement of spleen It is a peritoneal ligament extending from the splenic flexure of the colon to the diaphragm Lienorenal ligament: mesenteric fold passing from the spleen to the left kidney, transmits blood vessels to spleen. Gastrosplenic ligament: made of peritoneum that connects the greater curvature of stomach with the hilum of the spleen, contains sho gastric vessels.