Urinary System Anatomy
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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?

  • 15-18cm
  • 10-12cm (correct)
  • 8-10cm
  • 5-7cm

    • 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?

    <p>Displacement by the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the hilum of the left kidney located?

    <p>Near the transpyloric plane, approximately 5 cm from the median plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

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