Anatomy
·Abdomen
Kidneys & Ureters
⭐ PREMIUM
The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs (T12–L3); the right sits lower (pushed down by the liver). Ureteric course and constrictions are exam staples.
COVERINGS (deep → superficial)
• Fibrous (renal) capsule → perirenal fat → renal (Gerota's) fascia → pararenal fat.
RENAL HILUM (anterior → posterior) — "VAU"
• Renal Vein (anterior), renal Artery, then Ureter (posterior).
URETER — high-yield…
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