Posted by isz on September 01, 2011 at 21:15:31:
1. Discuss the organization of fascia around the kidneys and the suprarenal glands.
2. Define the boundaries of the renal fascia.
3. Is renal fascia the transversalis fascia?
4. Discuss the structures associated with the right and left kidney from the anterior and posterior surfaces.
5. Why would a pneumothorax result from retroperitoneal approach to the kidney?
6. Which surface(s) associated with the kidney have peritoneum?
7. What is the cortex and medulla of the kidney? Remember, parts of the cortex (renal columns) are located between the renal pyramids of the medulla.
8. What is the renal sinus?
9. Define a minor calyx, major calyx, and renal pelvis - and the relationships between these structures as to function.
10. What is a renal column? Renal pyramid? Duodenal papilla?
11. What are the relationships of the anterior and posterior surfaces of the suprarenal gland on the right and left sides of the body?
12. Define the arterial and venous circulation to the suprarenal gland?