Ch 67: Kidneys

Question 1

The kidneys are retroperitoneal structures located at the level between the ___ and the transverse process of the____

Answer 1

The kidneys are retroperitoneal structures located at the level between the 11th
rib and the transverse process of the 3rd lumbar vertebral body

Question 2

The kidney is encased by a
fibrous capsule and surrounded by perinephric fat, which is enveloped by ___

Answer 2

The kidney is encased by a
fibrous capsule and surrounded by perinephric fat, which is enveloped by Gerota
fascia

Question 3

The kidney consists of the cortex (glomeruli, convoluted tubules) and the
medulla (________).

Answer 3

The kidney consists of the cortex (glomeruli, convoluted tubules) and the
medulla (Henle loops, collecting ducts, and pyramids of converging tubules).

Question 4

The ureters course _______, paralleling the lateral border of the
psoas muscle until they curve anteriorly to join the bladder at the trigone

Answer 4

The ureters course posteriorly and inferiorly, paralleling the lateral border of the
psoas muscle until they curve anteriorly to join the bladder at the trigone