Ox

KIDNEY (OX)

  • The kidneys are two compound tubular glands in the sublumbar region. They are elongated and elliptical in outline
  • It is reddish brown in colour and their surface is marked by numerous fissures dividing them into polygonal lobes about 20 in number
  • The fissures are filled with fat. Each weighs about 600 to 700 gm The left one being usually 30 gm. or so heavier
  • 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
  • The left one is slightly shorter but thicker
Last modified: Friday, 16 December 2011, 1:35 PM