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 26 - The Urinary System - Figure 26.2 - Page 982: 1

Answer

Organs that are posterior to the peritoneum are described as being retroperitoneal.

Work Step by Step

The kidneys are dorsal or posterior to the peritoneum; organs that are surrounded by peritoneum are intraperitoneal.

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