Kidneys, suprarenals and ureters Flashcards
1
Q
At what vertebral level do the kidneys lie?
A
T12-L3
2
Q
Why is the left kidney slightly higher than the right kidney?
A
Due to presence of the liver
3
Q
Where do structures enter/leave the kidney?
A
At the hilum
4
Q
In what position from anterior to posterior do the structures enter/leave the hilum?
A
Renal artery
Renal vein
Pelvis of ureter
5
Q
Where are the supradrenals located?
A
Superior to the medial kidneys
6
Q
What kind of gland are the supradrenals
A
Endocrine
7
Q
What is the function of the ureters
A
Carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
8
Q
What kind of structures are ureters?
A
Muscular
9
Q
Where are the ureters constrictor?
A
- Junction of ureters and renal pelvis
- Where they cross the brim of the pelvic inlet
- As they pass through the urinary bladder
