Kidneys are ....., which means they are behind the parietal peritoneum and against the deep muscles of the back

RENAL AND ACID BASE PHYSIOLOGY

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Kidneys are ____, which means they are behind the parietal peritoneum and against the deep muscles of the back

A	anterior to peritoneal
B	superior to the cardiothoracic cavity
C	retroperitoneal
D	superior to the mediastinum

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys, protected by the lower ribs, lie in shallow depressions against the posterior abdominal wall and behind the parietal peritoneum. This means they are retroperitoneal.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Answer and Explanation: No, the kidneys are not located in the peritoneal cavity. There are no organs found between the parietal peritoneum and the visceral peritoneum. The kidneys and the other organs of the abdomen are encased in the visceral peritoneum and not in the space between the two membranes.

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