MEDICAL
URINARY BLADDER
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1/2 under the rib cage
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Anterior wall of the abdominal cavity
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Behind the major organs of the abdominal cavity
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Posterior wall of the abdominal cavity
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Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys are located behind the peritoneum, and so are called retroperitoneal organs. They sit in the back of the abdomen between the levels of the T12 and L03 vertebrae. The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney to accommodate the liver.
Detailed explanation-2: -They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two thin tubes of muscle called ureters, one on each side of your bladder.
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 fascia and, to a lesser extent, the overlying peritoneum serve to firmly anchor the kidneys to the posterior abdominal wall in a retroperitoneal position. The kidneys are slightly protected by the ribs and are surrounded by fat for protection (not shown).