Station 1: The Kidneys Flashcards
Name the components of the urinary system
Kidneys
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
What is the function of the kidney
Maintains homeostasis by blood filtration
What is the function of the ureter
Conveys urine from the kidney to the bladder
What is the function of the bladder
Stores urine and discharges it
What is the function of the urethra
Courses from urinary bladder to exterior
What is the vertebral position of the kidney
Retroperitoneal
T12-L3
The hilus of the kidney is found in the transpyloric plane. At what vertebral level does the transpyloric plane lie
L1
Which is one of the kidneys is lower and why?
Right, relationship with the liver
What is the significance of having fatty tissue around the kidneys
Protects kidneys from trauma and damage
What does the close relationship between the kidney and diaphragm tell you about the position of them during inspiration and expiration
Inspiration kidneys move down with diaphragm
Expiration kidney move up with diaphragm
Name 2 parts of the GI tract that are retroperitoneal
Pancreas 1st part of duodenum Ascending and Descending Colon Oesophagus Rectum
Name structures that come into contact with the right kidney
Suprarenal gland Liver Duodenum Colon Jejunum
Name structures that come into contact with the left kidney
Suprarenal gland Stomach Spleen Pancreas Left colonic flexure Area of small bowel
