Kidney: Location & External Anatomy
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The kidneys are located high along the back wall of the abdominal cavity, posterior to the digestive tract’s organs. They lie on either side of the spine in the retroperitoneal space between the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall and are well protected by muscle, fat, and ribs.
Location in Abdomen
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Location Relative to the Ribcage
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