Renal anatomy Flashcards
What ribs sit behind the kidneys?
Left= Ribs 11 and 12
Right= Rib 12
What kidney sits lower?
Right
What vertebral level are the hila of the kidney located at?
Left= L1/L2
Right= L2
What musculature are the kidneys surrounded by?
The diaphragm (postero-superiorly)
Transverse abdominis (abdominal muscles)
Quadratus lumborum
Psoas major and minor
What are the missing labels?
What are the missing labels?
What is the name of the fat that sits inwith and outwith the renal fascia capsule?
Outwith= paranephric fat
Inwith= perinephric fat
What are the labels on the diagram?
What are the two surfaces, 2 borders and 2 poles of the kidney?
Surfaces= anterior and posterior
2 borders= medial and lateral
2 poles= superior and inferior
What are the missing labels?
What is the direction that urine takes through the kidney?
Cortex > medulla > papilla > minor calyx > major calyx > renal pelvis > ureter
What is the tip of the renal medulla called?
Renal papilla
What are the missing labels?
How does the venous structure to the kidney sit in comparison to the arterial system?
Venous structures sit anteriorly, crosses anteriorly over aorta. Travels under superior mesenteric artery
What are the missing labels for the diagram?
Where are are the three constrictions in the ureter?
Ureopelvic junction, crossing belvic brim/ common iliac bifurcation and at the entrance to the bladder
How do the ureters complete their function?
Via gravity and peristalsis
What is the trigone?
Triangular shaped area in the bladder that is non-contractile.
Located between the openings of urethra and two urethral openings
Ensures the openings do not become occluded when the bladder empties