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The kidneys are located to either side of the vertebral column between the transverse process of which vertebrae?
The kidneys are located to either side of the vertebral column between the transverse process of which vertebrae?
- L4 - L5
- T12 - L3 (correct)
- T12
- T3
What is the normal length of the kidney in males and its width?
What is the normal length of the kidney in males and its width?
- 9 - 15 cm, 3 - 5 cm (correct)
- 7 cm, 2 cm
- 3 cm - 4 cm
- None of the above
Which of the following is the diameter of the ureter?
Which of the following is the diameter of the ureter?
- 3 mm
- 8 mm
- 5 mm
- 10 mm (correct)
The size of the kidney is approximately equivalent to the length of how many lumbar vertebrae?
The size of the kidney is approximately equivalent to the length of how many lumbar vertebrae?
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What is the length of the ureter?
What is the length of the ureter?
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Study Notes
Kidney Location and Anatomy
- Kidneys are positioned on either side of the vertebral column, situated between the transverse processes of the T12 and L3 vertebrae.
- The normal length of a male kidney is about 11 to 13 centimeters, with a typical width of around 5 to 7 centimeters.
Ureter Dimensions
- The average diameter of the ureter is approximately 3 to 5 millimeters, allowing for the passage of urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- The length of the ureter can range from 25 to 30 centimeters, depending on individual anatomy.
Kidney Size Comparison
- The size of a kidney is roughly equivalent to the length of 1.5 to 2 lumbar vertebrae.
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Test your knowledge of human anatomy by answering questions about the size and location of the kidneys. Choose the correct answers based on the dimensions and anatomical positioning of the kidneys.
