31 Kidneys and Suprarenal Glands
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
Describe the structure of the kidneys, their immediate anatomic relations, and neurovascular supply
Understand the arrangement of perirenal fat, pararenal fat, and renal fascia
Describe the course of the ureters, points of constriction along their path, and their neurovascular supply
Describe the structure of the suprarenal glands and their neurovascular supply
Know the products of the suprarenal cortex
Understand the products of the medullary cells and the relationship of these cells to the sympathetic nervous system