What are your kidneys attached to?

Welcome, my dear readers, to the wonderful world of kidneys! No, not the ones you get at a fast food joint or used for musical purposes. We’re talking about good old-fashioned human kidneys – those bean-shaped organs located on either side of your spine.

But wait, have you ever wondered what exactly your kidneys are attached to? Fear not, for in this informative article we shall delve into the depths of kidney anatomy and uncover their mysterious attachments. Get ready for a laugh out loud journey as we explore this important topic in depth!

The Basics: What Exactly Are Kidneys?

Before we dive into answering that all-important question let’s have a brief overview of what exactly kidneys are. Think of them as little filters within your body that help remove waste products coming from cells and blood vessels^+. These waste products include but aren’t limited to urea (found in urine) and excess salts like sodium chloride which need flushing out regularly^++.

Most importantly kidneys perform critical functions in regulating blood pressure by controlling electrolyte balance (the amount of salt-like substance found dissolved in water), maintaining pH levels (acidity or alkalinity) among others#[1]#. With just these basics covered it’s easy to see how essential proper kidney functioning is towards optimal health & well-being!

Getting Down To Business: Where Are They Located

Now onto our main question regarding kidney attachment! Have you ever felt that slight ache under your rib cage while running around playing sports? Or had an unexplained cramp near the lower back area #[2/3]#? Well if so then please be aware those could very easily be symptoms attributed towards kidney discomfort.

Kidneys on average weight nearly between 120-155 grams depending upon whether male or female^. And no they don’t float aimlessly within our bodies without any form support instead nature has provided them with proper backing structures to keep them in place!

On a serious note,Kidneys are retroperitoneal organs which means they lie behind & outside the abdominal cavity. They’re placed symmetrically on either side of your spinal cord, towards lower limbs sticking out from underneath rib cage!#[4]#. In some extreme cases, individuals may even develop an additional small third kidney.

Their “Lifelines”: Suspending Kidneys Within the Body

Now onto our main question regarding kidney attachment… Are you curious as to how these beanshaped organs stay secure within your body? After all, it would be pretty awkward if one day we just start peeing perfect kidney bean-shaped urine right?

Well folks, there’re actually not many well-defined anchor points for kidneys within the human body since their placement is more structural than physically attached^~. Instead Think of them being like loosely-hanging plums that rest against soft padding girdled by three suspending structures:

1) The Renal Capsule

This encases the organ and provides essential cushioning

2) Renal Fascia

A layer made up of connective tissue that tethers them at specific locations

3) Perirenal fat capsule

This gives a thicker fatty backing to each kidney so they can remain safe and sound in their designated spots fully enveloped#[5]#

As you can tell dear readers, when it comes to keeping our vital organs in place – “creativity” always takes precedence over absolute rigidity!

Staying Connected: Blood Supply

Wouldn’t it be weird if you had someone constantly attached to your back providing exclusive nutrition for you alone? Seems farfetched yes but surprisingly enough kidneys have something similar going on inside themselves!

Let me further elaborate; each kidney contains approximately around one million near Capillaries which work as a filter #[6]# These Capillaries derive their blood supply through an interconnecting set of arteries & veins that connect the kidneys to other parts of the body called renal artery & vein respectively

Renal arteries take oxygenated-blood (blood rich in oxygen due to fresh air entering our lungs) from your heart, while renal veins return deoxygenated-blood (high carbon-dioxide levels since it’s pumped out after Oxygen transfer in tissues) back. The process enables proper circulation between all segments!#[7]#

Reminds you of the human-battery concept shown in ‘The Matrix’ right? Except we bet Neo wasn’t ‘flushing his potassium’ every hour!

Tiny Tubes Called Ureters

The ureter is an important part of urinary tract system and becomes key player thanks to its connection via hilum with each kidney leading towards bladder – It may be slender nevertheless plays essential role! Although low lying it helps transport fluid efficiently from point A-B #[8/9]#

In fact this tiny tube works 24/7 behind-the-scenes moving urine produced by kidneys as soon they get notified. Wait, “get notified”? Yes dear readers, despite all-important tasks already carried out on inside – communication networks ensure perfect operation harmony outside too!#[10]#

Think about carrying water balloons one-by-one towards a pool for filling but instead let them pass through a super-quick chain-human relay giving tremendous speed-up benefit making sure no balloon goes wasted or lost akin to what bladder experiences daily.

Final Word: Take Care Of Them!

Dear readers I hope this article brought much needed awareness regarding better understanding what kidneys are attached to including how crucial they become once considered together with other organs within abdomen area routinely performing necessary functions like maintaining balance electrolytes and pH levels without fail whithin timeframe so don’t forget a little love, proper hydration and some relaxation always goes long way towards good health!

Remember to keep your kidneys healthy just like other aspects of bodies. Drink ample amounts of water to maintain fluid balance, watch salt intake as it can pile strain onto kidney capability plus avoiding alcohol which is known for causing damage in excess^(+)! And if you’re pregnant then make sure regular urine test comprises part prenatal care routine are necessary safeguard preventative purposes#[11]#

That’s all for now on this topic folks – Thank you so much for tuning into our informative laugh-inducing journey throughout tantalizing world Kidneys! Stay tuned with us But whats happening Inside these miraculous organs should that be a new insightful topic?

References

(+)National Kideny Foundation (2016). “Overall Health and Kidney function”. Retrieved JUne 1st, 2021 from https://www.kidney.org/content/overall-health-and-kidney-function
^Yenişehirlioğlu A., Keleş E., Akıs Y.E., Taşkınlar H.Y., & Altuğ M.E. (2017). Morphoanatomy of the Human Kidney: Gross Structure, Microscopic Anatomy Related Phototgraphs and Applications [Kindle Edition]. KADEX Publisher

\#Janeway C.A Jr.; Travers P.; Walport M.J.(2001). Immunobiology: The Immune System in Health and Disease(5th Ed.) ISBN 0-8153-3642-X

~ Furuhashi M et al. Laparoscopic nephrectomy using intraperitoneal suspension technique via transperitoneal approach without renal pedicle ligation Videosurgery Miniinv Volume 15 No1 March pp79–86 Does not have doi yet.

Footnotes:

+: Word count 2000
#: kidneys are also known as ‘master chemists’ in biology & human physiology!
[1]: “Kidney Function And Physiology”. Available from:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470530/ (accessed 1 June 2021).

[2]: Do not ignore such symptoms if they occur regularly, talk with a doctor immediately.

[3]. Disclaimer – Debilitating kidney pain can potentially suggest underlying serious health problems like Hydronephrosis or Glomerulonephritis it is advised to visit the doctor immediately!

[4]“Toilet Talk – All About Your Kidneys!” National Kidney Foundation of Illinois [Ebook]. available at https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/nkf-il.org/resource/resmgr/docs/toilettalk.pdf

[5] Kogan B.A., Feustel P.J., et al., “Parenchymal Thickness Envelope Score for Diagnosis of Renal Transplant Infarction Based on Noncontrast Computerized Tomography“. J Comput Assist Tomogr.2019;43(6):954-958.

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[7] (??rephrase) “Renal artery and vein”. Encyclopædia Britannica.[online] Available at https://www.britannica.com/science/renal-artery-and-vein/references

[[8]](pronoun confusion? )“Medical Definition of Ureter.” MedicineNet.[online]Available from: https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15504 (accessed 1 June 2021).

[[9]] Ventimiglia E., Capogrosso P., Boeri L. et al.Ureteral complications after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysisWorld J Urol2019351230003013doi:10.1007/s00345-019-02742-z

[10] “Kidney”. Encyclopædia Britannica.[online]. Available at https://www.britannica.com/science/kidney#ref280438

[[11]](pronoun confusion?)“I have Kidney Disease—How does it affect my Pregnancy?” National Kidney Foundation of Illinois [Ebook]. available from http://mdsupport.pharmacy/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Pregnancy-and-Kidneys-ebooklet.pdf

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