Labeled Kidney Anatomy And Physiology. Some kidney function loss is normal with age and people can even function normally with only one kidney. Each kidney is enclosed by a thin tough fibrous connective tissue called renal capsule that protects it from infections and injuries.
The kidneys are 11 centimeters long paired reddish brown organs situated on the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity one on each side of the vertebral column and capped by the adrenal gland. Due to the presence of the liver the right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney. The kidneys are located at the rear wall of the abdominal cavity just above the waistline and are protected by the ribcage.
The kidneys are 11 centimeters long paired reddish brown organs situated on the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity one on each side of the vertebral column and capped by the adrenal gland.
The kidneys are located at the rear wall of the abdominal cavity just above the waistline and are protected by the ribcage. Due to the presence of the liver the right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney. They are embedded in and held in position by a mass of adipose tissue. However when kidney function drops as a result of kidney disease serious health problems may develop.