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3 lis 2023 · Learn about the kidneys, their functions, external and internal anatomy, vasculature, innervation and clinical relations. Find out how kidneys regulate blood pressure, acid-base balance, hormones and toxins.
- Horseshoe Kidney
Location and relations of the kidneys Horseshoe kidneys...
- Blood Supply
The kidneys are bilateral, bean shaped organs that are...
- Renal Corpuscle
The renal corpuscle is a small, round-shaped component of...
- Coronal Section
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located on...
- Quadratus Lumborum
The quadratus lumborum fills a great amount of space within...
- Iliohypogastric
Iliohypogastric nerve (Nervus iliohypogastricus) The...
- Ilioinguinal Nerve
The ilioinguinal nerve is one of the branches of the lumbar...
- Descending Colon
The descending colon is a segment of the large intestine...
- Horseshoe Kidney
Most people have two kidneys, organs that sit in the back of your abdomen. Your kidneys’ primary function is to filter your blood. They also remove waste and balance your body’s fluids. Common kidney conditions include kidney disease, kidney infections and kidney cysts. Find a Primary Care Provider.
The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. Each adult human kidney contains around 1 million nephrons, while a mouse kidney contains only about 12,500 nephrons. The kidneys also carry out functions independent of the nephrons.
16 kwi 2024 · Learn about the kidneys, their function, location, internal structure and blood supply. See diagrams, images and 3D models of the kidneys and their components.
7 lis 2024 · Structure and Anatomy. The kidney is a complex organ with a unique structure, made up of various internal and external components that work together to support its vital functions. Below is a detailed description of its anatomy. External Structure. Shape and Size: The kidney has a bean-like shape. Each kidney is about 10 to 12 centimeters long ...
3 wrz 2024 · Anatomy. Each person has two kidneys. The kidneys are located on either side of the spine, with the top of each kidney beginning around the 11th or 12th rib space. The kidneys are sandwiched between the diaphragm and the intestines, closer to the back side of the abdomen.
24 lip 2023 · Introduction. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs, with medial concavity and lateral convexity, weighing anywhere from 150 to 200 g in males and about 120 to 135 g in females. The dimensions are usually a length of 10 to 12 cm, a width of 5 to 7 cm, and a thickness of 3 to 5 cm. Each kidney is about the size of a closed fist.
