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The kidneys are located at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra to the 3rd lumbar vertebra in the upper abdominal region.

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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 two kidneys are located in the lumbar area of the spine?

The left one and the right one?


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Kidneys are located towards the back of the body, just below the rib cage. They are situated on either side of the spine.


Where are both the kidneys located?

The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the spine. They are situated behind the peritoneum, close to the lower back and underneath the rib cage.


Is the vertebral column distal to the kidneys?

Yes, the vertebral column is distal to the kidneys. The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, while the vertebral column runs along the back of the body, closer to the spine.


Are the kidneys back or in front of body?

The kidneys are located behind the abdominal cavity, near the back muscles. They are positioned towards the back of the body, closer to the spine than the front of the body.


Where are kidneys in cats?

They are just under the spine.


Where are the kidneys located in the human body?

* Red brown fairly solid oval structures enclosed in a transparent membrane and attached to the back of the abdominal cavity. * Kidneys are retroperitoneal. One lies on each side of the spine between the peritoneum and the back muscles.


Where are the kidneys located in cats?

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.


How big are the kidneys and where are they located?

They are shaped roughly like the fists of an adult male and are located in the midsection of the body close to one's back.


Are the kidneys located near the stomach?

The kidneys are not located near the stomach. The kidneys are located in the posterior part of the abdomen, along the lower part of the rib cage on each side of the spine. The stomach is situated more towards the front and upper part of the abdomen.


What organ cleans the blood and gets rid of the waste?

waste from bloodkidneyThe kidney filters waste from the blood.