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Where are the kidneys located in relation to the spine?
Where are the kidneys located in relation to the spine?
- Inferior to the spine
- Anterior to the spine
- Posterior to the spine (correct)
- Superior to the spine
Which organ displaces the right kidney inferiorly?
Which organ displaces the right kidney inferiorly?
- Spleen
- Liver (correct)
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
At which vertebral levels are the kidneys located?
At which vertebral levels are the kidneys located?
- T7-T9
- T12-L2 (correct)
- T10-T12
- L3-L5
What is the peritoneal space between the right kidney and liver called?
What is the peritoneal space between the right kidney and liver called?
What is the primary function of the ureter?
What is the primary function of the ureter?
Where does the ureter begin?
Where does the ureter begin?
What is the composition of urine in terms of water and nitrogenous waste?
What is the composition of urine in terms of water and nitrogenous waste?
Which structure is responsible for conveying urine to the renal pelvis?
Which structure is responsible for conveying urine to the renal pelvis?
What is the average length of an adult kidney?
What is the average length of an adult kidney?
Which layer of the kidney surrounds the outermost part?
Which layer of the kidney surrounds the outermost part?
What is the primary function of the bladder?
What is the primary function of the bladder?
Which structure is responsible for emptying into the bladder obliquely?
Which structure is responsible for emptying into the bladder obliquely?
What is the primary function of the ureter?
What is the primary function of the ureter?
Where is the bladder located?
Where is the bladder located?
What is the composition of urine in terms of water and nitrogenous waste?
What is the composition of urine in terms of water and nitrogenous waste?
What are the outer layers of the kidney?
What are the outer layers of the kidney?
What is the primary excretory function of the kidneys?
What is the primary excretory function of the kidneys?
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Study Notes
Kidneys Normal Anatomy
- Kidneys are retroperitoneal organs, located between the peritoneum and back muscles.
- Kidneys are situated lateral to the spine, bilaterally, and span from the level of T12-L4.
- Each kidney has a lateral convex border and a medial concave border.
- The superior, middle, and inferior poles are the three main divisions of the kidney.
- The liver displaces the right kidney inferiorly, due to its anatomical position.
- Morrison's pouch is a peritoneal space between the right kidney and liver.
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