exam 3: abdomen and pelvis (Urinary) Flashcards
Hollow organs include (4)
Digestive tract, ureter, urine bladder, uterus,..
Solid organs (capsule) include (6)
Liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, ovaries, testicles,….
Where are the kidneys located
Retroperitoneal
which kidney is located at the level of (L1-L3)
Right kidney
which kidney is located at the level of (L2 – L4)
left kidney
“left kidney got left behind”
what are the red arrows pointing to
Adipose capsule of kidney
(perinephric or perirenal fat)
cavity w/in kidney which is occupied by
the renal pelvis, renal calyces, blood vessels, nerves, & perirenal fat
Renal sinus
Entrance/exit of renal artery, renal vein, ureter and lymphatics
Hilus
Label A, B, C of the parts of the kidney
A:Renal cortex
B: Renal medulla
C: Renal pyramid
What layer of the kidney is being pulled back in this image
capsule
What is being pointed to by the red arrow
renal crest
Identify
Renal Pelvis
Identify
Pelvic recesses
Feline kidneys have___________ veins
subcapsular (Multiple large veins on the
cortical surface)
How is the renal crest is different in dogs vs. cats
– Longitudinal crest in dog
– Cone-shaped in cat
are dogs or cats kidneys easier to palpate
Feline kidneys are more easily
palpable.