Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 18 - The Endocrine System - Figure 18.15 - Page 639: 1

Answer

There are two adrenal glands. One lies superior to (or sits on top of) each kidney in the retroperitoneal space

Work Step by Step

An adrenal gland sits on top of each kidney; but it is located more towards medial aspect of the top of the kidney and away from the lateral aspect.

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