Anatomy Lecturio Flashcards
Kidneys Peritoneal position
Retroperitoneal
Kidney Ant Post position
In front of Posterior abdominal wall , Furthest back
Kidney & Ribs rel.
Rib 11 12 - Broken Ribs can cause damage
R L kidney pos. rel.
Right lower because of Liver
Kidney Segments
5 : Sup , Inf , 2 Ant ( Sup , Inf ) , Post - each with different branch of renal artery ( Segmental end arteries )
T/F: Kidney is surrounded by a substantial amount of fat
True - Keeps them in position
T/F : Kidneys have a substantial blood in-flow
True - Straight from Aorta
Two types of Renal Fat
Paranephric outside - Fascia (Capsule)- Perinephric in Renal sinus
IVC , Aorta , R L branches to kidney position and Length
IVC in the right - Aorta in the left and Post. , Veins : RL
Renal concave medial surface
Hilum and Sinus (inner)
Urine pathway
Pyramid (medulla) - renal papilla - minor to major Calyces - Renal Pelvis - Ureter - Bladder
Ureter peritoneum rel.
Retroperitoneal
Ureter Constriction points (stone can be lodged)
Junc. to Renal Pelvis , Passing Pelvic brim (Iliac bifurcation) , Entrance to Bladder
Suprarenal Glands Shapes
R : Trangle , L : Semilunar
Two parts of Suprarenal Glands & Function
Cortex : Corticosteroids & Androgens (retain water & salt) , Medulla : part of sympatethic , Adrenaline