Kidneys: Anatomy and important diseases
What is the kidney? The kidney is a reddish-brown organ that occurs in pairs in the body. Both organs are bean-shaped. Their longitudinal diameter is ten to twelve centimetres, the transverse diameter five to six centimetres and the thickness about four centimetres. A kidney weighs between 120 and 200 grams. The right kidney is usually … Kidneys: Anatomy and important diseases