Answer to Question #203516 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Ndioba Sylla

Question

The location of the kidneys in the abdominopelvic cavity is

Answer 1

The kidneys are located at the rear wall of the abdominal cavity just above the waistline and are protected by the ribcage. They are considered retroperitoneal, which means that they lie behind the peritoneum, the membrane lining of the abdominal cavity.