Question
Which of the structures is related to the marked area?
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Duodenum
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| B. |
Spleen
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| C. |
Liver
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| D. |
Stomach
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � D
Explanation
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Answer: D. Stomach
* Anteriorly the right kidney is related to the Liver, duodenum and hepatic flexure of ascending colon
* Anteriorly the left kidney is related to Stomach, Jejunum, Pancreas, Spleen and descending Colon
* Adrenal gland is superior and anterior to the Kidneys
* The kidney is surrounded by a distinct layer of fascia (Perirenal fascia) that separates the fat surrounding the kidney into the perinephric and paranephric fat. Kidneys lie in a fatty cushion of perinephric fat
* Right Kidney is related to the 12th rib posteriorly resting on diaphragm
* The left kidney rises to as high as the 11th thoracic rib posteriorly, extending from T11-L3, resting on diaphragm.
