Anatomy Gross Anatomy of the Kidney Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following represents the correct sequence for the flow of urine after it is produced in the nephrons?

Accepted Answer

Renal papilla -> Minor calyx -> Major calyx -> Renal pelvis

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Major calyx -> Minor calyx -> Renal papilla -> Renal pelvis

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Renal pelvis -> Minor calyx -> Major calyx -> Renal papilla

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Renal cortex -> Renal medulla -> Major calyx -> Renal pelvis

Question 2

During a nephrectomy, a surgeon must carefully ligate the vessels and structures at the renal hilum. What is the typical anatomical arrangement of these main structures from anterior to posterior?

Accepted Answer

Renal Vein, Renal Artery, Renal Pelvis

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Renal Artery, Renal Vein, Renal Pelvis

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Renal Pelvis, Renal Artery, Renal Vein

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Renal Artery, Renal Pelvis, Renal Vein

Question 3

A patient suffers a deep laceration to their back, directly over the kidney. Which of the following is the innermost, tough, fibrous layer that directly adheres to the kidney's surface and would be the last layer to be pierced before reaching the renal parenchyma?

Accepted Answer

Renal capsule

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Renal fascia (Gerota's fascia)

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Perinephric fat (Perirenal fat)

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Paranephric fat (Pararenal fat)

Question 4

The arcuate arteries are significant vascular landmarks within the kidney. They are found arching over the renal pyramids at the junction between which two distinct regions?

Accepted Answer

Renal cortex and renal medulla

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Renal pelvis and the major calyces

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Renal pyramids and the renal papillae

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Fibrous capsule and the renal cortex

Question 5

A pathology report describes a small, well-encapsulated tumor located at the superomedial aspect of the left kidney. This tumor is most likely compressing which adjacent structure?

Accepted Answer

Left adrenal (suprarenal) gland

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Spleen

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Tail of the pancreas

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Descending colon

Question 6

Which of the following structures are best described as inward extensions of cortical tissue that separate the renal pyramids within the medulla?

Accepted Answer

Renal columns of Bertin

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Renal papillae

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Major calyces

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Medullary rays