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Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
- In the retroperitoneal space on the posterior abdominal wall (correct)
- Intraperitoneally near the liver
- In the peritoneal cavity near the stomach
- In the pelvic cavity near the reproductive organs
What is the approximate length of the kidneys?
What is the approximate length of the kidneys?
- 15-18cm
- 10-12cm (correct)
- 8-10cm
- 5-7cm
In which vertebral region do the kidneys lie?
In which vertebral region do the kidneys lie?
- Between the 12th thoracic and 4th lumbar vertebrae (correct)
- Between the 8th thoracic and 2nd lumbar vertebrae
- Between the 5th lumbar and 1st sacral vertebrae
- Between the 3rd and 7th cervical vertebrae
Which structure causes the right kidney to lie lower than the left?
Which structure causes the right kidney to lie lower than the left?
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Where is the hilum of the left kidney located?
Where is the hilum of the left kidney located?
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