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The kidneys are located in the rear of the abdominal cavity. They are said to be retroperitoneal. This means they are behind the lining of the abdominal cavity. The right kidney is slightly higher than the left. The liver causes this. The right kidney sits just below the diaphragm. On top of each kidney is an adrenal gland.
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On which of these organs would the adrenal glands be located?
The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.
What body cavity is the kidneys located?
The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, specifically in the retroperitoneal space.
What is located behind the peritoneum?
The retroperitoneal space is located behind the peritoneum. It contains organs such as the kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, and parts of the intestines and blood vessels. These organs have a direct relation to the peritoneum but lie outside of it.
Are adrenal glands located above or below the belly button?
They are located on top of the kidneys and normally are slightly above the belly button (navel). But there is tremendous variation in where a normal belly button is located on the abdominal wall.
What body organ is in front of the kidneys?
Most all of the abdominal organs are in front of the kidneys. They are located in a region behind the peritoneum. This is referred to as retroperitoneal. The organs that are in front of the kidneys include the stomach, spleen, small intestine, and colon.
On which of these organs would the adrenal glands be located?
The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.
How many kidneys do cats have?
2
How many kidneys does a cat have?
Like humans, cats have two (2) kidneys.
Where are kidneys in cats?
They are just under the spine.
The adrenal glands are located on top of the liver?
true: They are located on top of the kidneys.
Can cats eat raisins?
No, they contain a toxin which can damage the kidneys.
What body cavity is the kidneys located?
The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, specifically in the retroperitoneal space.
On what organs are the adrenal glands located?
The adrenal glands are located superior to the kidneys (colloquially meaning "on top of" the kidneys).
What are the kidneys located superficial to?
The kidneys are superficial to the spinal column. The spine and spinal cord are deep to the kidneys.
What level of the spine is the kidneys located?
The kidneys are located at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra to the 3rd lumbar vertebra in the upper abdominal region.
Are kidneys located outside the coelom?
No, kidneys are located inside the coelom in most animals. The coelom is the body cavity that surrounds the internal organs, and kidneys are typically located within this cavity to help with filtration and excretion of waste products from the body.
What is located behind the peritoneum?
The retroperitoneal space is located behind the peritoneum. It contains organs such as the kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, and parts of the intestines and blood vessels. These organs have a direct relation to the peritoneum but lie outside of it.
