anatomy Flashcards
kidney: recall the macroscopic structure of the kidney and be able to identify these structures in histological sections
where are kidneys located
retroperitoneal in upper abdomen
what surrounds kidneys
dense fibrous capsule
what lies outside the capsule and what does it contain
fascial pouch (renal fascia) containing peri-renal adipose tissue
what overlaps kidneys postero-superiorly
diaphragm, pleural cavity
right kidney vs left kidney superior poles
right kidney (level of 11th intercostal space) is usually slightly lower than left kidney (level of 11th rib)
where does hilum lie for both kidneys
about level of L1
diagram of axial section through kidney below diaphragm
slide 5
posterior relations of kidneys
diaphragm, psoas major, quadratus lumborum, transversus abdominis
relation of diaphragm to kidney
superior - intervening between ribs and kidneys; attached to costal margin
relation of psoas major to kidney
most medial; attachment from lumbar vertebrae
relation of quadratus lumborum to kidney
underside 12th rib to iliac crest
relation of transversus abdominis to kidney
most lateral
what are the 3 anterolateral abdominal walls lined by, and what does this split around and into
lined by transveralis fascia - splits around kidney to give renal fascia
what is within renal fascia beside kidney
perinephric fat
what is between renal fascia and continuing transversalis fascia
paranephric fat
