Human kidneys lie between the levels of which vertebrae?
ASixth and tenth thoracic
BLast thoracic and third lumbar
CFirst and fifth lumbar
DFirst and third sacral
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Last thoracic and third lumbar
Each kidney sits between the last thoracic and the third lumbar vertebra near the dorsal abdominal wall.
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