Kidney, Diaph, and Post Ab Wall Flashcards
Where does the superior pole of the left kidney lie?
Level of 11th rib
Where does the superior pole of the right kidney lie?
12th rib
What is an ectopic pelvic kidney?
Kidney may remain ant. to sacrum
What is a horseshoe kidney?
Kidney may be found below inferior mesenteric artery
Where is a transplanted kidney usually placed? How is it supplied?
In lower abdomen supplied by iliac vessels
What is the external covering of the kidney?
External capsule
What is the outer 1/3 of the kidney?
Renal cortex
What is the inner 2/3 of the kidney
Renal Medulla (consists of renal pyramids containing urine)
What receives tips of renal pyramids?
Renal papillae
Where do renal papillae empty?
Minor calyces
Where do minor calyces empty?
Major calyces
Where do major calyces drain?
Renal pelvis
Where does the renal pelvis drain?
Ureter
What is the ureter’s position relative to the gonadal vessels when they cross?
The ureter is posterior to the gonadal vessels
What is the shape of the right adrenal gland?
triangular (lies superior to right kidney and posterior to ivc)
What is the shape of the left adrenal gland?
Semilunar (Lies superior/medial to left kidney near hilum)
What part of the adrenal glands produce adrenal steroids?
Adrenal cortex (external part)
What part of the adrenal glands act as sympathetic ganglion?
Adrenal medulla (inner part)
What provides motor innervation to the diaphragm?
Phrenic nn. supplies right and left hemidiaphragms