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What is the typical location of the kidneys?
What is the typical location of the kidneys?
- Between T12-L1 vertebrae
- Between T12-L2 vertebrae
- Between T12-L3 vertebrae (correct)
- Between T11-L3 vertebrae
Which kidney is typically more superior in position?
Which kidney is typically more superior in position?
- Both are at the same level
- Right kidney
- The position varies from person to person
- Left kidney (correct)
How are the upper poles of the kidneys normally oriented?
How are the upper poles of the kidneys normally oriented?
- Their orientation varies from person to person
- In the same direction as the lower poles
- More laterally and anteriorly than the lower poles
- More medially and posteriorly than the lower poles (correct)
What is the term used for the location of the kidneys?
What is the term used for the location of the kidneys?
Between which vertebrae are the kidneys normally located?
Between which vertebrae are the kidneys normally located?
How are the lower poles of the kidneys normally oriented?
How are the lower poles of the kidneys normally oriented?
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