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Anatomical features next to kidney
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the anatomical features adjacent to the kidneys as seen in an MRI. Participants explore the identification of structures near the kidneys, including the liver and spleen, and clarify the orientation of the imaging.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions the features underneath the kidneys next to the spine and suggests they are the psoas major muscle.
- Another participant confirms that above the right kidney is the liver and identifies the spleen as the feature above the left kidney.
- Some participants clarify that the imaging is not a "mirror image" but rather viewed from the feet up, while acknowledging that the right side of the body appears on the left side of the image.
- There is a personal anecdote about using the term "mirror image" to aid in understanding the orientation of the image.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the identification of the liver and spleen, but there is a disagreement regarding the terminology of "mirror image" in relation to the imaging orientation.
Contextual Notes
There are nuances in the interpretation of imaging orientation that may depend on individual perspectives and understanding of anatomical positioning.
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bobze
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lavster said:
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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Moonbear
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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.
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bobze
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Moonbear said:
True, story
Saying "mirror image" helps me keep track of where I am, in my mind, lol.
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great, thanks!
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It's a mirror image to me, as it would appear to be to everyone else looking at the image, IMO.bobze said:True, story
Saying "mirror image" helps me keep track of where I am, in my mind, lol.