14. Renal Artery and Vein in Situ

Question 1

Identify 1 -> 2

Answer 1

1. Right suprarenal (adrenal) gland
2. Right middle suprarenal artery

Question 2

Identify 3 -> 5

Answer 2

3. Esophagus
4. Left inferior phrenic artery
5. Left inferior suprarenal artery

Question 3

Identify 6 -> 8

Answer 3

6. Left testicular (ovarian) artery and vein
7. Superior mesenteric artery (cut)
8. Abdominal aorta

Question 4

Identify 9 -> 11

Answer 4

9. Inferior vena cava
10. Right renal artery and vein
11. Right ureter

Question 5

As endocrine glands, the suprarenal glands receive a rich arterial supply from ____ (2)

Answer 5

1. inferior phrenic arteries
2. inferior suprarenal arteries

Question 6

As endocrine glands, the suprarenal glands receive a rich arterial supply from inferior phrenic arteries, directly from (1)___ arising from the (2)___, and from inferior suprarenal arteries arising from the (3)___.

Answer 6

1. middle suprarenal arteries
2. aorta
3. renal vessels

Question 7

What is peritoneal relations of the suprarenal (adrenal) glands?

Answer 7

The suprarenal (adrenal) glands and the kidneys are retroperitoneal organs.

Question 8

The right kidney lies slightly (1)____ (higher/lower) than the left kidney, owing to the presence of (2)___

Answer 8

1. lower
2. the liver on the right side

Question 9

The right adrenal gland usually is (1)___ in shape, and the left adrenal gland is usually (2)____ in shape.

Answer 9

1. pyramidal
2. semilunar