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What is ptosis in the context of the urinary system?
Ptosis refers to the condition where the kidney drops to a lower position due to rapid fat loss, creating problems with the ureters.
What is hydronephrosis and how is it related to ptosis?
Hydronephrosis is a condition where urine backs up the ureters and exerts pressure on the kidney tissue. It is related to ptosis because ptosis can lead to hydronephrosis.
What are the dimensions of a typical kidney?
A typical kidney is approximately 12 cm long, 6 cm wide, and 3 cm thick.
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
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What is the function of the adipose capsule in the urinary system?
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Ptosis-kidney drops to a lower position due to rapid fat loss, creating problems with the ureters. â—‹ Ptosis can lead to hydronephrosis, a condition where urine backs up the ureters and exerts pressure on the kidney tissue. 2. Renal Capsule Surrounds each kidney Kidneys (2) Ureters (2) Urinary bladder (1) Urethra (1) Location of the kidneys Dimensions Reddish-Brown, bean shaped 12 cm long, 6cm wide, 3cm thick High on posterior abdominal wall â—‹ At the level of T12 TO L3Superior lumbar region Retroperitoneal & against the dorsal body wall The right kidney is slightly lower than left & convex laterally Attached to uterus, renal blood vessels and nerves at renal hilus (Medial indention) Atop each kidney is an ______ Coverings of the kidney 1. Adipose capsule Surrounds the kidney Provides protection to the kidney Regions of the Kidney Three regions of kidneys: 1. Renal cortex - Outer regio.
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Location of the kidneys Dimensions Reddish-Brown, bean shaped 12 cm long, 6cm wide, 3cm thick High on posterior abdominal wall â—‹ At the level of T12 TO L3Superior lumbar region Retroperitoneal & against the dorsal body wall The right kidney is slightly lower than left & convex laterally Attached to uterus, renal blood vessels and nerves at renal hilus (Medial indention) Atop each kidney is an adrenal Coverings of the kidney 1. Adipose capsule Surrounds the kidney Provides protection to the kidney Regions of the Kidney Three regions of kidneys: 1. Renal cortex - Outer regio.
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URINARY SYSTEM Helps keep the kidney in its correct location against muscles of posterior trunk wall â—‹ Ptosis-kidney drops to a lower position due to rapid fat loss, creating problems with the ureters. â—‹ Ptosis can lead to hydronephrosis, a condition where urine backs up the ureters and exerts pressure on the kidney tissue. 2. Renal Capsule Surrounds each kidney Kidneys (2) Ureters (2) Urinary bladder (1) Urethra (1) Location of the kidneys Dimensions Reddish-Brown, bean shaped 12 cm long, 6cm wide, 3cm thick High on posterior abdominal wall â—‹ At the level of T12 TO L3Superior lumbar region Retroperitoneal & against the dorsal body wall The right kidney is slightly lower than left & convex laterally Attached to uterus, renal blood vessels and nerves at ______ (Medial indention) Atop each kidney is an adrenal Coverings of the kidney 1. Adipose capsule Surrounds the kidney Provides protection to the kidney Regions of the Kidney Three regions of kidneys: 1. Renal cortex - Outer regio.
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URINARY SYSTEM Helps keep the kidney in its correct location against muscles of posterior trunk wall â—‹ Ptosis-kidney drops to a lower position due to rapid fat loss, creating problems with the ureters. â—‹ Ptosis can lead to hydronephrosis, a condition where urine backs up the ureters and exerts pressure on the kidney tissue. 2. Renal Capsule Surrounds each kidney Kidneys (2) Ureters (2) Urinary bladder (1) Urethra (1) Location of the kidneys Dimensions Reddish-Brown, bean shaped 12 cm long, 6cm wide, 3cm thick High on posterior abdominal wall â—‹ At the level of T12 TO L3Superior lumbar region Retroperitoneal & against the dorsal body wall The right kidney is slightly lower than left & convex laterally Attached to uterus, renal blood vessels and nerves at renal hilus (Medial indention) Atop each kidney is an adrenal Coverings of the kidney 1. Adipose capsule Surrounds the kidney Provides protection to the kidney Regions of the Kidney Three regions of kidneys: 1. Renal cortex - Outer regio.
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URINARY SYSTEM Helps keep the kidney in its correct location against muscles of posterior trunk wall â—‹ Ptosis-kidney drops to a lower position due to rapid fat loss, creating problems with the ureters. â—‹ Ptosis can lead to hydronephrosis, a condition where urine backs up the ureters and exerts pressure on the kidney tissue. 2. Renal Capsule Surrounds each kidney Kidneys (2) Ureters (2) Urinary bladder (1) Urethra (1) Location of the kidneys Dimensions Reddish-Brown, bean shaped 12 cm long, 6cm wide, 3cm thick High on posterior abdominal wall â—‹ At the level of T12 TO L3Superior lumbar region Retroperitoneal & against the dorsal body wall The right kidney is slightly lower than left & convex laterally Attached to uterus, renal blood vessels and nerves at renal hilus (Medial indention) Atop each kidney is an adrenal Coverings of the kidney 1. Adipose capsule Surrounds the kidney Provides protection to the kidney Regions of the Kidney Three regions of kidneys: 1. Renal cortex - Outer regio.
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