Posterior Abdominal Viscera Flashcards
Kidneys
Retroperitoneal
L Kidney 11th rib posteriorly
Renal capsule
connective tissue overlying the kidney
Perirenal vs. pararenal space
Separated by renal fascia
Perirenal - space interior to renal fascia
Pararenal - space exterior to renal fascia
Aorta and PVC are in the perirenal space
What structure contains the renal columns?
They begin in the cortex and separate the renal pyramids in the medulla
When urine leaves the paillae it enters _____ ?
The minor calyces
When two or my minor calyces join, they form a _____ ?
Major calyx
Adrenal Cortex
Glomerulosa - mineralcorticoids
Fasiculata - glucocorticoids
Reticularis - androgens
Adrenal medulla
Produces catecholamines
Receives preganglionsympathetics directly
What significant areteries comes off the aorta at LV2
Renal arteries
Union of common iliac veins
Level
LV5
From what vessel does the superior suprarenal artery arise?
The inferior phrenic artery
From what vessel does the middle suprarenal artery arise?
aorta
From what vessel does the inferior suprarenal artery arise?
Renal artery
What vessel does the suprarenal vein lead into?
Right - empties into the IVC on the right
Left - empties into the left renal vein
What branches off the aorta (immediately below hiatus) to supply the diaphragm?
The inferior phrenic areries (which give rise to the superior suprarenal arteries)
Where can the genitofemoral nerve be found?
Pierces the psoas major
Genitofemoral nerve (L1-2)
Separates into the genital and femoral branches
genital branch - innervates cremastor muscle
