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The kidneys are two compound tubular glands in the sublumbar region. They are elongated and elliptical in outline
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It is reddish brown in colour and their surface is marked by numerous fissures dividing them into polygonal lobes about 20 in number
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The fissures are filled with fat. Each weighs about 600 to 700 gm The left one being usually 30 gm. or so heavier
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They are embedded in a large amount of fat. The right kidney measures about 20 to 22.5 cm long, 10 to 12 cm wide 5 to 6 cm thick
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The left one is slightly shorter but thicker
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Last modified: Friday, 16 December 2011, 1:35 PM