GENERAL ANATOMY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Detailed explanation-1: -The right kidney is posterior to the ascending colon, the second part of the duodenum medially, and the liver, separated by the hepatorenal recess.
Detailed explanation-2: -Right kidney: sagittal (S) and coronal (C) planes. Left kidney: only coronal plane.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your kidneys sit just below your ribcage and behind your belly. Typically, one kidney sits on either side of your spine. Your kidneys reside between your intestines and diaphragm.
Detailed explanation-4: -The kidneys are located at the rear wall of the abdominal cavity just above the waistline and are protected by the ribcage. They are considered retroperitoneal, which means that they lie behind the peritoneum, the membrane lining of the abdominal cavity.