The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions 唐德成 國立陽明大學 生理學科暨研究所 臺北榮民總醫院 內科部腎臟科 Human Kidneys and Vascular Supply Paired retroperitoneal organs In humans, upper pole lies opposite T 12 vertebra and lower pole lies opposite L 3 vertebra Weight: 125-170 g in adult man and 115-155 g in adult woman Length: about 11-12 cm Hilum, through which the renal pelvis, renal artery and vein, the lymphatics and a nerve plexus Renal artery enters the hilar region and divided into anterior and posterior branch