Left kidney (Ren sinister)
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Anatomy
The right kidney’s twin, sitting slightly higher because of the liver on the right; it performs the same filtration and drains urine to the bladder via the ureter.
Clinical notes
A urinary infection with fever and flank pain may mean kidney infection (pyelonephritis) needing prompt treatment.
Related structures
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left kidney?
The right kidney’s twin, sitting slightly higher because of the liver on the right; it performs the same filtration and drains urine to the bladder via the ureter.
Why is the Left kidney clinically important?
A urinary infection with fever and flank pain may mean kidney infection (pyelonephritis) needing prompt treatment.
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