HISTOLOGY
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 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-2: -The kidneys, ureters, and adrenal glands are considered to be retroperitoneal organs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys are considered “retroperitoneal” organs, which means they sit behind a lining in the abdominal cavity, unlike all other abdominal organs.
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.