Dive into the fascinating world of human anatomy and physiology with this comprehensive guide. Explore the detailed structures and functions of the kidney and its surrounding features, covering topics such as the medulla, collecting tubules, and renal sinus.
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1. Location of kidneys :
Lie on posterior abdominal wall; either side of v. column at T12-L3 Vertebrae; Epigastric, Hypochondriac,
2. __ Kidney lies slightly lower level than __ one due to presence of liver
Right ; Left ; Liver
3. ___ Kidney is nearer to median plane
Left
4. The long axes of kidneys are
Sightly oblique : Directed downwards and laterally making their upper poles nearer to each other than lower
5. Both kidneys move downwards during ___
Respiration
6. Transpyloric plane passes thru?
Upper part of Hilum of right kidney;
Lower part of Hilum of left kidney
7. Shape and Measurements of Kidney
Length: 11 cm. (left kidney is slightly longer and narrower). Width: 6 cm. Thickness: (anteroposterior) 3
8. External Features of Kidney
Two poles (superior and inferior).
Two surfaces (anterior and posterior).
Two borders (medial and lateral).
A hilum.
9. Poles : Superior Pole :
Thick; Nearer to median plane and related to Suprarenal gland
10. Poles : Inferior Pole :
Thin; Pointed, lies 2.5cms above iliac crest
11. Surfaces : Anterior Surface
Convex and faces anterolaterally
12. Surfaces : Posterior Surface
Flat and faces posteromedially
13. Borders : Medial Border
Convex above and below near the poles ; Concave in middle
14. Borders : Lateral Border
Convex
15. The medial border (central part) of the kidney presents a deep vertical slit called _____
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