Kidney

Question 1

Location of the Kidney

Answer 1

• Extend b/w T12 – L3
• embedded in perinephric fat
• lie retroperitoneally (behind the peritoneum)

Question 2

what kidney sits higher

Answer 2

• Left sits higher than the right side.

Question 3

what is in the cortex

Answer 3

In the Cortex: bowman’s capsule, glomerular

Question 4

what is in the medulla

Answer 4

In the Medulla: Loop of Henle, collecting duct, nephron loop

Question 5

Blood supply of the kidney pathway

Answer 5

abdominal aorta > Renal Art > 5 Segmented > Interlobar > Arcuate > Cortical radiate > Afferent arterioles

Question 6

structure of the kidney superficial to internal

Answer 6

cortex > medulla > renal pyramids > renal papilla (apex of renal pyramids) > minor calyx > major calyx > renal pelvis > ureter

Question 7

which renal artery is longer

Answer 7

right renal artery is longer, and crosses the vena cava posteriorly.