PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidneys are located “retroperitoneal” which is behind the perineum, above the waist, under the lumbar muscles. The right kidney sits lower than the left due to the liver. What is the function of the urinary system? The urinary system is responsible for the secretion of wastes via urine from the body.