Lumbar region of
abdomen
The*lumbar region* of the abdomen refers to the
area in the lower back part of the abdominal cavity.
It is located on either side of the spine, roughly
between the ribcage and the pelvis.
region include:
1. *Kidneys*: The lumbar region is where the
kidneys are located, one on each side of the spine.
2. *Ureters*: The ureters, which carry urine
from the kidneys to the bladder, also pass
through this region.
3 suprarenal gland
3.
Topographical
anatomy of Kidney
Skeletopy –
1. Located retroperitoneally,
against T12–L3 vertebrae.
2. Right kidney slightly lower (T12–
L3) than left (T11–L2) due to
liver.
3. Hilum at L1–L2 level; renal
artery/vein enter/exit here.
4.
Holotopy of kidney
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Posterior projection:
Paravertebral, between 11th
rib
and iliac crest.
Anterior projection: Right
kidney in right
hypochondrium/epigastrium; left
kidney in left hypochondrium.
Murphy’s point (costovertebral
angle): T12–L1, tenderness
indicates renal pathology.
Structure of kidney
Size: ~11–12 cm long, 5–6 cm
wide, 3 cm thick
.Layers: Fibrous capsule,
perirenal fat, renal fascia,
pararenal fat.
Internal: Cortex (glomeruli,
tubules), medulla (pyramids,
papillae), renal pelvis.
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Function of kidney
Filtration:Produces ~180 L/day of filtrate, reabsorbs
99% to form 1–2 L urine.
Regulation: Maintains fluid/electrolyte balance, acid-
base homeostasis.
Endocrine: Secretes renin (blood pressure),
erythropoietin (RBC production), and activates vitamin
D.
8.
Surgeries of kidney-
Nephrectomy: Removal
(partial/total) for cancer, trauma,
or non-functioning kidney.
Approach: Open (lumbotomy) or
laparoscopic
(retroperitoneal/transperitoneal).
Risks: Bleeding, infection, injury
to adjacent organs (e.g., spleen,
liver).
Pyeloplasty: Repair of pel Arrested
Development viureteric junction
obstruction.
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Topographical anatomy of
adrenalgland
Skeletopy
Sits atop each kidney, at T11–T12 level.Right gland
pyramidal, left crescent-shaped, aligned with
vertebral column.
Holotopy –
Posterior: Overlies 11th
–12th
ribs, medial to kidney’s
upper pole.
Anterior: Right gland behind right lobe of liver; left
gland behind stomach/spleen.
10.
Syntopy of
suprarenal gland-
Anterior: Right: Liver, inferior
vena cava; Left: Stomach,
pancreas.
Posterior: Diaphragm, crus of
diaphragm.
Inferior: Upper pole of kidney.
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Structure of
adrenal gland
Size: ~5 cm long, 3 cm wide, 1
cm thick.
Structure: Outer cortex (zona
glomerulosa, fasciculata,
reticularis) and inner medulla.
Encased in fibrous capsule with
perirenal fat.
12.
Cortex: Producesglucocorticoids (cortisol),
mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), androgens.
Medulla: Secretes catecholamines (epinephrine,
norepinephrine) for stress response.
Function of
adrenal gland -
13.
Adrenalectomy: Removalfor tumors (e.g.,
pheochromocytoma, adenoma).
Approach: Laparoscopic (preferred) or open (large
tumors).
Risks: Hormonal imbalance, vascular injury (inferior vena
cava).
Surgeries of
adrenal gland
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Topographical
anatomy of
ureter -
Skeletopy
Extends from renal pelvis (L1–L2) to bladder, crossing
anterior to sacroiliac joint (S1).
Lies along transverse processes of L2–L5 vertebrae.
Holotopy
Posterior: Line from L1 to sacroiliac joint.
Anterior: Follows a line from umbilical region to
pubic symphysis.
Syntopy
Anterior: Gonadal vessels, genitofemoral nerve,
common iliac vessels.
Posterior: Psoas major, iliac crest.
Medial: Inferior vena cava (right), aorta (left).
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Structure of
ureter-
Length:~25–30 cm, diameter 3–4
mm.
Three layers: Mucosa
(transitional epithelium),
muscularis (smooth muscle),
adventitia.
Constrictions: Pelviureteric
junction, iliac vessel crossing,
ureterovesical junction.
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Function of ureter-
Transportsurine from renal
pelvis to bladder via
peristaltic contractions.
Prevents reflux via
ureterovesical junction’s
valve-like mechanism.
Surgeries of ureter
• Ureterolithotomy: Removal of
ureteric stones.
• Ureteral Reimplantation: Correction
of vesicoureteral reflux or
obstruction.Approach: Open or
robotic-assisted.
• Risks: Stricture, urine leak, infection.