ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys are considered “retroperitoneal” organs, which means they sit behind a lining in the abdominal cavity, unlike all other abdominal organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The area in the back of the abdomen behind the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). The organs in the retroperitoneum include the adrenal glands, aorta, kidneys, esophagus, ureters, pancreas, rectum, and parts of the stomach and colon.

Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys are called “retroperitoneal” organs, meaning that they reside behind a lining in the abdominal cavity, unlike all other abdominal organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Retroperitoneal organs lie behind the posterior sheath of the peritoneum and include the aorta, esophagus, second and third parts of the duodenum, ascending and descending colon, pancreas, kidneys, ureters, and adrenal glands.

Detailed explanation-5: -Peritoneal Cavity: That part of the abdomen surrounded by peritoneum. It is a potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of peritoneum. Retroperitoneal Space: The area behind (posterior to) the peritoneum. Retroperitoneal organs are located in this space.