Chapter 1 General Introduction沈阳医学院沈洲医院Basic structure of kidneyLocation 沈阳医学院沈洲医院Basic structure of kidneyLocation: tow sides of spinal column behind peritoneumLift kidney: upper pole T11 low pole L2Right kidney: near the liver upper pole T12 low pole L3Length 10.5-11.5cm Width 5-7.2cmThickness 2-3cm 沈阳医学院沈洲医院Basic structure of kidneyConstitute kidney unit juxtaglomerular complex renal interstitium blood vessel nervus沈阳医学院沈洲医院Basic structure of kidneyKidney unit 沈阳医学院沈洲医院