40+ Kidney Gross Anatomy Labeled. In first few videos we will see relevant anatomy. Then we will go into actual renal physiology.
Roughly a cylindrical chamber extending from the inferior margin of the thorax to the superior margin of the pelvis and the lower limb.
The kidneys lie on either side of the spine in the retroperitoneal space between the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall, well protected by muscle, fat, and ribs. You can click the image to magnify if you cannot see clearly. Your kidneys, which are the main part of the urinary system, are made up of millions of nephrons that act as individual filtering units and are complex the kidneys are surrounded by three layers of tissue: The kidneys are a paired organ;