PATHOLOGY MCQ
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, ureters, and adrenal glands are considered to be retroperitoneal organs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Each kidney is about the size of a closed fist. They are located retroperitoneally on the posterior abdominal wall and are found between the transverse processes of T12 and L3. Both of the upper poles are usually oriented slightly medially and posteriorly relative to the lower poles.
Detailed explanation-4: -The kidney is retroperitoneal in position because it lies behind the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity.