Adrenal Glands and the Kidneys

The triangular shaped adrenal glands are positioned superior to the kidneys.  The right suprarenal gland sits atop the right kidney and the left sits on the forehead of the left kidney. The renal calyces, infundibula, pelvises and ureters are overlaid in orange. The left kidney often lies slightly higher than the right.  Artistically the kidneys look like two friends bowing at each other respectfully.

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The triangular shaped adrenal glands are positioned superior to the kidneys.  The right suprarenal gland sits atop the right kidney and the left sits on the forehead of the left kidney. The renal calyces, infundibula, pelvises and ureters are overlaid in orange. The left kidney often lies slightly higher than the right.  Artistically the kidneys look like two friends bowing at each other respectfully.

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