Kidney Flashcards
1
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Location of the Kidney
A
- Extend b/w T12 – L3
- embedded in perinephric fat
- lie retroperitoneally (behind the peritoneum)
2
Q
what kidney sits higher
A
- Left sits higher than the right side.
3
Q
what is in the cortex
A
In the Cortex: bowman’s capsule, glomerular
4
Q
what is in the medulla
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In the Medulla: Loop of Henle, collecting duct, nephron loop
5
Q
Blood supply of the kidney pathway
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abdominal aorta > Renal Art > 5 Segmented > Interlobar > Arcuate > Cortical radiate > Afferent arterioles
6
Q
structure of the kidney superficial to internal
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cortex > medulla > renal pyramids > renal papilla (apex of renal pyramids) > minor calyx > major calyx > renal pelvis > ureter
7
Q
which renal artery is longer
A
right renal artery is longer, and crosses the vena cava posteriorly.
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