Which One of the Following Statements About the Kidneys Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the kidneys is false?

• A) The kidneys are rigidly fixed on the abdominal wall.
• B) The kidneys consist of an internal medullary and external cortical substance.
• C) The kidneys rest on the psoas and quadratus lumborum muscles.
• D) Renal pyramids are found within the medullary region.

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