Why kidney called retro peritoneal?
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The left kidney sits a bit higher in the body because of the size of the liver, which is also on the right side. ... The kidneys are considered “retroperitoneal” organs, which means they sit behind a lining in the abdominal cavity, unlike all other abdominal organs.
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The retroperitoneal space (retroperitoneum) is the anatomical space (sometimes a potential space) in the abdominal cavity behind (retro) the peritoneum. It has no specific delineating anatomical structures. Organs are retroperitoneal if they have peritoneum on their anterior side only. Structures that are not suspended by mesentery in the abdominal cavity and that lie between the parietal peritoneum and abdominal wall are classified as retroperitoneal.[1]
Retroperitoneal space....
Transverse section, showing the relations of the capsule of the kidney. (Peritoneum is labeled at center right..
Human kidneys viewed from behind with spine removed
Latin language name ---
spatium retroperitoneale