Adrenal gland
- Adrenal glands are retroperitoneal and situated anterosuperior to the upper
pole of the kidneys.
- These glands measure approximately 5 x 3 cm.
- Right adrenal gland:
- Lies superior and medial to the kidney
- Pyramidal in shape
- Left adrenal gland:
- Semilunar in shape
- Situated higher than the right adrenal gland
- Said to be horseshoe-shaped
- Blood supply is derived from the superior,
middle and inferior suprarenal arteries.
- Relationships:
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Right |
Ant |
IVC |
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Liver |
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Post |
Diaph crus |
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Kidney |
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Left |
Ant surface |
Pancreas |
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Spl Art |
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Post |
Kidney |
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Diaph crus |