alleryThe kidney lies between which vertebral landmarks?
ACervical and upper thoracic vertebrae
BLast thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae
CSacral and coccygeal vertebrae
DUpper thoracic and mid thoracic vertebrae
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Last thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae
Kidneys are retroperitoneal, lying between the last thoracic (T12) and third lumbar (L3) vertebrae, on the dorsal abdominal wall.
Right kidney is slightly lower due to the liver.
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