Retroperitoneal organs of the posterior abdominal wall

Question 1

What is a retroperitoneal organ and give 3 examples

Answer 1

An organ that has parietal peritoneum on the anterior surface, aorta, IVC, kidneys and suprarenal glands.

Question 2

Where is the kidney located

Answer 2

They are located very close to the posterior abdominal wall, has the diaphragm directly above it.

Question 3

What is the role of the minor calyx

Answer 3

collects urine from the kidneys

Question 4

What is the role of the major calyx

Answer 4

Formed from the coming together of minor slices, usually 2-3 per kidney.

Question 5

What is the renal pelvis

Answer 5

The coming together of the major calices

Question 6

VAN of the kidney

Answer 6

Renal artery, Renal vein (takes blood into the IVC) and Renal pelvis (leads to the ureter).

Question 7

Outline the suprarenal glands

Answer 7

they are located above the kidney, separated from the kidney in own fascial compartment, vessels: suprarenal arteries and veins. they are responsible for corticosteroids such as cortisol (cortex) and adrenaline in the medulla.

Question 8

Describe the ureters

Answer 8

Very muscular duct and are the site where kidneys stones can be lodged. most likely places: ureteropelvic junction, crossing iliac vessels and entering the bladder.

Question 9

What are the two types of causes of renal pain

Answer 9

An increase in internal pressure or spasm smooth muscle of the renal pelvis. renal pain is generally caused by stretching of the capsule.

Question 10

What is renal colic

Answer 10

Renal colic is a type of pain you get when urinary stones block part of your urinary tract.

Question 11

State some kidney malformations

Answer 11

Supernumerary kidneys, renal fusion, ectopic kidney and polycystic kidney.