The genitourinary system - the kidneys Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the structure of the kidney
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2
Q
Describe the arterial and venous drainage of the kidneys
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The kidneys receive their blood from renal arteries and drained by renal veins (terminates in the inferior vena cava). The renal arteries are branches of the aorta
3
Q
What type of organs are the kidneys?
A
Retroperitoneal organs
4
Q
Where do they lie?
A
Lie in the paravertebral gutters between the levels of the 12th thoracic (T12) and third lumbar vertebra (L3)
5
Q
Describe what can be seen on an IVU
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