THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kidneys are located-where in you body?
A
Upper back of thorax
B
Above your diaphragm
C
Lower dorsal abdomen
D
Ventral thorax
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located in the upper retroperitoneal region of the abdomen. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Answer and Explanation: The kidneys are located inferior to the liver.

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