Anatomical relationships of kidneys Flashcards
Is the right kidney or the left kidney lower than the other? Why?
Right kidney is lower than left kidney
because it is inferior to the liver, which is a large organ
What vertebral levels is the right kidney located at?
T12 - L3
What vertebral levels is the left kidney located at?
T11 - L2
How do the kidneys relate to the peritoneum?
They are primarily retroperitoneal
What are the surfaces of the kidneys?
Anterior surface
Posterior surface
What is the anterior surface of the right kidney related to from superior to inferior?
Right adrenal gland
Liver
Duodenum
Ascending colon
What is the posterior surface of the right kidney related to from superior to inferior?
Intercostal space, diaphragm
12th rib, diaphragm
Psoas major, quadratus lumborum, transversus abdominis aponeurosis from medial to lateral
What is the anterior surface of the left kidney related to from superior to inferior?
Left adrenal gland
Stomach, spleen
Pancreas
Jejunum
Descending colon
What is the posterior surface of the left kidney related to from superior to inferior?
11th rib, diaphragn
Intercostal space, diaphragm
12th rib, diaphragm
Psoas major, quadratus lumborum, transversus abdominis aponeurosis from medial to lateral
What shape is the medial border of the kidney?
Concave
What is located at the medial border of the kidney?
Renal hilum
What is the renal hilum?
Where neurovascular structures and renal pelvis enter and leave the kidney
How are the neurovascular structures and renal pelvis arranged at the renal hilum?
Renal vein is anterior
then renal artery
then renal pelvis
