kidneys, suprarenal glands and posterior abdominal wall Flashcards
(19 cards)
Which kideny lies at a higher level
left
what is perinephric fat
a layer of fat that surrounds the kidney
what is paranephric fat
a layer of fat lateral to kidneys
what separates the peri/paranephric fat?
renal fascia
What ribs do kidneys lie on
11+12
which organs lie on the anterior surface of the right kidney
2nd part of duodenum
ascending colon
right colic flexure
which organs lie on the anterior surface of the left kidney
Left: spleen, splenic flexure, stomach
what are the important posterior relations of each kidney
rib 11-12, quadratus lumborum
in which region of the kidneys are renal corpuscles found
cortex
what is the relation of the structures to each other in the hilum
renal vein-most anterior
renal artery-posterior to vein
ureter-most posterior
what is the renal sinus
space which allows for structures to pass into and away from kidney
filled with fat
How many arteries supply the adrenal gland
3 main trunk, with each giving rise to many.
Sup suprarenal – 6-8
Mid suprarenal -1
Inf suprarenal - 1
why do the adrenals have such a rich blood supply?
Very important gland; enabling rapid movement of hormones in to the circulatory system
which veins drain into the left renal vein
left gonadal and suprarenal
what bony landmarks to the ureters cross
transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
sacroiliac joint
pelvic brim
ischial spine
what crosses the ureter in the man/woman
vas deferens/uterine artety
what is the blood supply to the ureters
descending branches from renal arteries
ascending branches from common iliac
how can the ureters be identified during an operation
small tap sends wave of peristalsis towards and away from kidneys
What are the three narrowest parts of the ureter and why is this clinically significant
when it crosses iliac vessels, when it crosses the pelvic brim when it enters the bladder
these parts are most likely to be blcoked
