Kidney surface anatomy
T12-L3 level
- L kidney up to 11th rib
Hilum = L1
Downward movement about 2.5cm on inspiration
anatomical relations
R kidney
| Direct contact | Anterior to kidney | Posterior to kidney |
|---|---|---|
| In direct contact - Diaphragm - Right adrenal gland - Duodenum - Colon Layer of peritoneum in-between - Liver - Distal part of small intestine |
- Liver - Adrenal - Duodenum (2nd part) - Right colic flexure |
- Diaphragm - Costodiaphragmatic recess of pleura - 12th rib - Psoas, quadratus and transversus (medial to lateral) - Iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves - 12th thoracic nerve (subcostal nerve) |
L kidney
| Direct contact | Anterior | Posterior to kidney |
|---|---|---|
| In direct contact - Diaphragm - Left adrenal gland - Pancreas - Colon Layer of peritoneum in-between - Stomach - Spleen - Distal part of small intestine |
- Adrenal - Stomach - Spleen - Pancreas - Left colic flexure - Jejunum |
- Diaphragm - Costodiaphragmatic recess of pleura - 11th and 12th rib - Psoas, quadratus and transversus (medial to lateral) - Iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves - 12th thoracic nerve (subcostal nerve) |