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The kidneys are in the retroperitoneal space, located inferior to the diaphragm, lateral to the vertebral column, and deep to the peritoneal cavity.
Abdominal cavity
There is one set of organs that is located behind or outside of the peritoneum but still within the abdominal cavity - these are the kidneys. They are said to be located in the retroperitoneum.
What cavity in the lower abdominal cavity called
The kidneys are located in the peritoneal cavity. Infection of this cavity is called peritonitis, and can be deadly. Dialysis can be done by instilling dianeal solution into the peritoneal cavity, and allowing the semipermiable membranes surronding the kidneys, and other organs to "clean themselves." This process is called peritoneal dialysis.
Abdominopelvic cavity lies below the diaphragm and can be subdivided into the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity.
Yes. The kidneys are retroperitoneal, which means "behind" the peritoneal cavity.
The diaphragm is located inferior to the lungs and deep in the thoracic cavity.
The kidneys are located behind (posterior to) the abdominal cavity, in the retroperotoneum.Yes, the kidneys are located outside of the peritoneal cavity. In anatomy, they are referred to as being "retroperitoneal".No. Unlike the other abdominal organs, the kidneys lie behind the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity and are thus considered to be retroperitoneal organs.Yes
Abdominal cavity is inferior to the diaphragm.
The dorsal cavity is not inferior to anything.
Behind your stomach. is located close to the stomach in the abdominal cavity