Which are the normal features of the spleen? Select all that apply. 1 It lies under the diaphragm. 2 It is a palpable visceral organ. 3 It lies parallel to the tenth rib. 4 It extends to the lower quadrants. 5 It is a soft mass of lymphatic tissue

Option 1, 2,3, 4, 5 are all correct.

Explanation:

The spleen is an organ that is located in the left quadrants of the abdomen and it's extend from the 9th to the 11th ribs. It is like the clenched of a fist in shape and it is found between the fundus of the stomach and diaphragm, found underneath the diaphragm. It is a soft mass of lymphatic tissue which is part of the lymphatic system.

Spleen help to filter and remove old blood cells. It function in cell mediated and humoral immune responses.