Rolandic Anatomy

Kidney, Posterior Surface

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The back of the kidney. It sits on the "Psoas" and "Quadratus" muscles; a "Kidney Infection" (Pyelonephritis) causes intense tenderness when a doctor "taps" on this surface on the patient's back.

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