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The kidneys lie anterior to the ____ and ____ ____ muscles.
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psoas
quadratus lumborum |
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The psoas muscle lies ___ and ____ to the kidneys
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posterior
medial |
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The quadratus lumborum muscle lies _____ and ____ to the kidneys
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posterior
lateral |
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Does sonography measure kidney function?
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No, only physical features.
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What should the width of the renal cortex be?
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>= 1 cm
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Where do the nephrons reside?
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Within the cortex
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What is the typical kidney length?
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9-12 cm
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What should be the thickness of the bladder wall when it is distended?
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<= 3 mm
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What should be the thickness of the bladder wall when it is not distended?
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<= 5 mm
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What is the correct way to measure the length and height of the bladder?
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In sagittal view, measure the length as the longest axis you can see, then measure the height as orthogonal to that
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