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T/F. The abdominal and pelvic cavities are NOT continuous with one another.
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FALSE. They are continuous with one another, and often referred to as the "abdominopelvic cavity."
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What is the separation b/t the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
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The plane of the superior pelvic aperture ( also called pelvic inlet, pelvic brim)
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The pelvic brim runs from ______ to ________
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Pubic symphysis to the sacral promontory
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Where are the locations of the kidneys, bladder, and ureters?
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Kidneys = abdomenBladder = pelvisUreters = abdomen and pelvis
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State whether the following structures are retroperitoneal or peritoneal- kidneys, bladder, ureters.
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All are retroperitoneal (deep to the parietal peritoneum lining the abdominopelvic cavity).
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What is the peritoneum?
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A serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
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What are the 2 types of peritoneum?
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Parietal peritoneum- lines the body wallsVisceral peritoneum- surrounds the organs
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The entire urinary system (bladder, ureters, kidneys) is peritoneal/retroperitoneal.
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Retroperitoneal.
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What is the fxn of the kidneys?
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To maintain fluid and electrolyte balance; this is accomplished by the formation of urine, which is excreted into a duct system.
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Where are the kidneys located?
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T12-L3
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What are the kidneys positions in relation to one another?
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The right kidney is lower than the left kidney.
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Why is the right kidney lower in position than the left kidney?
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Because it is being pushed down by the liver.
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What are the posterior relationships of the kidney?
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Muscles and nerves of the posterior abdominal wall.Quadratus lumborum, transversus abdominis, and psoas major muscles.Iliohypogastric, ilioinguinal, and subcostal nerves.
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What are the anterior relationships of the right kidney?
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Visceral surface of the liver, R colic flexure, the 2nd part of the duodenum, jejunum
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What are the anterior relationships of the left kidney?
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Stomach, tail of the pancreas, spleen, descending colon, small intestine
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