7. • Figure 105. The syntopy of the kidney (anterior view).
• region is in contact with the stomach; 5,7. regions are in contact with the jejunum;
• region is in contact with the spleen; 6. region is in contact with the duodenum;
• region is in contact with the pancreas; 9. region is in contact with the liver;
• 4,8. regions are in contact with the colon; 10. region are in contact with the suprarenal
• gland.
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10. • Figure 106. The external structure of the kidney.
• the upper extremity, 5. the anterior surface,
• the medial margin , 6. the lateral margin,
• the hilum of the kidney, 7. the posterior surface,
• the lower extremity, 8. the sinus of the kidney.