Anatomy
Kidney
Compiled By Muchiri Simon
Edition: 2024/25
, Medical & Nursing | Anatomy I of IV pages
1. Location of kidneys :
Lie on posterior abdominal wall; either side of v. column at T12-L3 Vertebrae; Epigastric, Hypochondriac,
2. __ Kidney lies slightly lower level than __ one due to presence of liver
Right ; Left ; Liver
3. ___ Kidney is nearer to median plane
Left
4. The long axes of kidneys are
Sightly oblique : Directed downwards and laterally making their upper poles nearer to each other than lower
5. Both kidneys move downwards during ___
Respiration
6. Transpyloric plane passes thru?
Upper part of Hilum of right kidney;
Lower part of Hilum of left kidney
7. Shape and Measurements of Kidney
Length: 11 cm. (left kidney is slightly longer and narrower). Width: 6 cm. Thickness: (anteroposterior) 3
8. External Features of Kidney
Two poles (superior and inferior).
Two surfaces (anterior and posterior).
Two borders (medial and lateral).
A hilum.
9. Poles : Superior Pole :
Thick; Nearer to median plane and related to Suprarenal gland
10. Poles : Inferior Pole :
Thin; Pointed, lies 2.5cms above iliac crest
11. Surfaces : Anterior Surface
Convex and faces anterolaterally
12. Surfaces : Posterior Surface
Flat and faces posteromedially
13. Borders : Medial Border
Convex above and below near the poles ; Concave in middle
14. Borders : Lateral Border
Convex
15. The medial border (central part) of the kidney presents a deep vertical slit called _____
Anatomy 2024/25 Edition
Kidney
Compiled By Muchiri Simon
Edition: 2024/25
, Medical & Nursing | Anatomy I of IV pages
1. Location of kidneys :
Lie on posterior abdominal wall; either side of v. column at T12-L3 Vertebrae; Epigastric, Hypochondriac,
2. __ Kidney lies slightly lower level than __ one due to presence of liver
Right ; Left ; Liver
3. ___ Kidney is nearer to median plane
Left
4. The long axes of kidneys are
Sightly oblique : Directed downwards and laterally making their upper poles nearer to each other than lower
5. Both kidneys move downwards during ___
Respiration
6. Transpyloric plane passes thru?
Upper part of Hilum of right kidney;
Lower part of Hilum of left kidney
7. Shape and Measurements of Kidney
Length: 11 cm. (left kidney is slightly longer and narrower). Width: 6 cm. Thickness: (anteroposterior) 3
8. External Features of Kidney
Two poles (superior and inferior).
Two surfaces (anterior and posterior).
Two borders (medial and lateral).
A hilum.
9. Poles : Superior Pole :
Thick; Nearer to median plane and related to Suprarenal gland
10. Poles : Inferior Pole :
Thin; Pointed, lies 2.5cms above iliac crest
11. Surfaces : Anterior Surface
Convex and faces anterolaterally
12. Surfaces : Posterior Surface
Flat and faces posteromedially
13. Borders : Medial Border
Convex above and below near the poles ; Concave in middle
14. Borders : Lateral Border
Convex
15. The medial border (central part) of the kidney presents a deep vertical slit called _____
Anatomy 2024/25 Edition
