URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
URINARY SYSTEM
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in front of the peritoneal cavity
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on the side of the peritoneal cavity
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behind the peritoneal cavity
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above the peritoneal cavity
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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: -The kidneys are considered “retroperitoneal” organs, which means they sit behind a lining in the abdominal cavity, unlike all other abdominal organs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys, ureters, and adrenal glands are considered to be retroperitoneal organs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The location of the kidneys That is, they are located behind the smooth peritoneal lining of the upper part of the abdominal cavity, between it and the posterior body wall. Therefore, they are actually outside the peritoneal cavity. The kidneys are situated below the diaphragm, one on either side of the spine.