The Kidneys are ____ the Peritoneum, and the Term for This

Question

The kidneys are ____ the peritoneum, and the term for this is ____.
A)in front of/anteroperitoneal
B)behind/posteroperitoneal
C)in front of/ventroperitoneal
D)behind/retroperitoneal

Accepted Answer

The kidneys are located behind the peritoneum, which means they are retroperitoneal. Choice A is incorrect because the kidneys are not in front of the peritoneum. Choice B is incorrect because the kidneys are not behind the peritoneum. Choice C is incorrect because the term ventroperitoneal is not used to describe the location of the kidneys.