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Where are the kidneys located in the body?
In the retroperitoneal space on the posterior abdominal wall
What is the approximate length of the kidneys?
10-12cm
In which vertebral region do the kidneys lie?
Between the 12th thoracic and 4th lumbar vertebrae
Which structure causes the right kidney to lie lower than the left?
Displacement by the liver
Where is the hilum of the left kidney located?
Near the transpyloric plane, approximately 5 cm from the median plane
Test your knowledge of the gross anatomy of the urinary system, including the classification of urinary organs and the gross anatomy of the kidneys.
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