Medical Anatomical features next to kidney

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The discussion revolves around interpreting an MRI of the kidneys, specifically identifying anatomical features adjacent to the kidneys and their relation to surrounding organs. It is clarified that the structures beneath the kidneys next to the spine are the psoas major muscles. Above the right kidney is indeed the liver, while above the left kidney is the spleen. Participants note that the MRI presents a view as if looking from the feet up, meaning that the right side of the body appears on the left side of the image, which can lead to confusion regarding orientation. The term "mirror image" is used by some to help conceptualize the layout, although it's acknowledged that this can be misleading in the context of coronal imaging. Overall, the key points focus on the anatomical relationships of the kidneys, liver, and spleen as seen in the MRI.
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in the attached mri of kidney, what are the features underneath the kidneys, next to the spine? also am i right in saying that above the right kidney is the liver - what is the feature above the left kidney? is it still liver?
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lavster said:
in the attached mri of kidney, what are the features underneath the kidneys, next to the spine? also am i right in saying that above the right kidney is the liver - what is the feature above the left kidney? is it still liver?
thanks

The 2 things "under" the kidneys next to the spine are the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoas_major_muscle" .

Yes above the right kidney is the liver, remember though that in coronal imaging like this you are looking at a mirror image. So the right kidney is actually on the left of the image.

Above the left kidney (on the right side) is the spleen.
 
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bobze is generally right, but you're not looking at a "mirror image." You're looking as if you're looking from the feet up. The end result is the same, that the right side of the body is on the left side of the image, and vice versa. Everything else he explained is correct about what you're seeing.
 
Moonbear said:
bobze is generally right, but you're not looking at a "mirror image." You're looking as if you're looking from the feet up. The end result is the same, that the right side of the body is on the left side of the image, and vice versa. Everything else he explained is correct about what you're seeing.

True, story :smile:

Saying "mirror image" helps me keep track of where I am, in my mind, lol.
 
great, thanks!
 
bobze said:
True, story :smile:

Saying "mirror image" helps me keep track of where I am, in my mind, lol.
It's a mirror image to me, as it would appear to be to everyone else looking at the image, IMO.
 

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