The spleen may be found in the upper-left quadrant of a person's abdomen and is protected by the rib cage. The spleen is roughly in the shape of a fist, about four inches long, and is purplish in hue. The spleen has no sensation until the organ suffers some damage or becomes enlarged. The spleen's primary purpose is to filter … [Read more...] about Ruptured Spleen Injuries Caused in Motor Vehicle Accidents