kidney Flashcards
where does the kidney extend?
TV 12- L3
what is the difference in where the kidneys lie?
the right kidney lies lower than the left kidney because of the large size of the lobe of the liver
the kidneys lie anterior to which muscle?
psoas major
what does the hilum of the kidney contain?
Renal vein
Renal artery
Ureter
Autonomic and sensory nerves
the expanded superior end of the ureter within the hilum is called?
renal pelvis
a recess located within the hilum filled with fat is called?
renal sinus
the structures which enter the hilum collectively are known by what term?
renal pedicle- bundle of fibers
what are the 5 internal structures of the kidneys?
renal cortex renal medulla minor calices major calices renal pelvis
what is the blood supply to the kidneys?
renal artery
extrahilar arteries
renal vein
what does the renal artery come from?
abdominal aorta
what does the renal vein drain into?
inferior vena cava
the left renal vein drains an extensive area, besides the left kidney, what else does it drain?
suprarenal gland
gonad
diaphragm
body wall
describe the term anatomical nutcracker
left renal vein and 3rd part of duodenum my be compressed between aorta behind and superior mesenteric artery in front which may lead to left kidney failure and vomiting if 3rd part of duodenum is compressed
what are the causes of an anatomical nutcracker?
compressive abdominal trauma
application of body cast
aneurysm
what are the fibers that form the renal plexus?
celiac plexus
aortic plexus
direct branches from thoracic and lumbar splanchnic nerves
** most important direct branch is least splanchnic n. T12
