ANTR 350 1st edition Lecture 40Outline of Last Lecture I. Terminology II. Functions of urinary systemOutline of Current Lecture II. KidneysCurrent Lecture-kidneys-located in abdominopelvic region-right kidney in RUQ-left kidney in LUQ-position-lateral to vertebral column-alongside T12 to L3 vertebrae-within paravertebral gutters-anatomy-reddish color-kidney bean shape-have superior and inferior poles-renal hilum: concave notch on the medial border; ureter, blood and lymph vessels can enter and exit through hilum-renal sinus: fat filled region at the hilum-renal capsule: fibrous tissue encasing the kidney-connective tissue surrounding kidneysThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-for protection, cushioning-also for anchorage, but still allow slight movements-perineal fat: deepest of 3 layers-renal fascia: separates the 2 fat layers-pararenal fat: most superficial-nephron: basic histologic functional unit of the kidney-produces urine through 3 basic processes-filtering
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