The Kidneys And Adrenals Flashcards
Purpose of kidneys
Maintain chemical balance(water.electrolytes BP regulation, pH balance)
Excretes liquid waste prodcuts
In relation to spine, where are the kidneys located (what spine number)
T12-L4
Length of kidneys
9-12 cm
Kidneys in respect to peritoneum
Retroperitoneal
Are R/ L kidneys always same size
No
Kidneys are ____ to spine aorta and ivc
Lateral
Kidneys are ______ to psoas muscle
Anterolateral
Kidneys are _____ to quadratus lumborum muscle
Anterior
Poles of kidneys position
Upper pole is post/medial to lower pole
Renal parenchyma
Contains cortex and medulla (no capsule/sinus)
Renal cortex
Outer parenchyma
Has renal column
Contains functional units
What are the functional units of the kidney/ whet are they located
Nephrons in cortex
Renal columns AKA/location
Columns of Bertin
Cortex extending between pyramids
Medulla AKA
Pyramids, medullary pyramids
Medulla appearance on ultrasound
Hypoechoic
Medulla shape/how many
Triangular (base:towards cortex, apex: towards sinus)
8-18
Renal sinus includes (4)
Minor calyces
Major calyces
Renal pelvis
Vessels
Renal pelvis appearance on ultrasound
Hyperechoic
How many minor/major calyces and where do they receive from
8-18 from apex of pyramids
2-3 from minor calyces