Which Statement About the Location of the Kidneys is Correct

Question

Which statement about the location of the kidneys is correct?
A) The kidneys lie underneath the 10th rib.
B) The kidneys lie anterior to the parietal peritoneum.
C) The kidneys lie against the anterior abdominal wall.
D) The kidneys extend from the level of the T12 vertebra to the L3 vertebra.

Accepted Answer

The kidneys extend from the level of the T12 vertebra to the L3 vertebra. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as the kidneys are located posterior to the parietal peritoneum and not against the anterior abdominal wall, and they are not located underneath the 10th rib.