GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Location of kidneys in human body ____
A
Abdominal region Abdominal cavity
B
Attached to dorsal body wall
C
On either side of the backbone
D
All the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In humans, kidneys are located high in the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the spine. The left kidney is approximately at the vertebral level T12 to L3 and the right is slightly lower. The kidney is a bean-shaped structure with a convex and a concave border.

Detailed explanation-2: -The structure of human kidney can be seen as two reddish bean-shaped organs that are located below the rib cage on each side of the spine.

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