Explain the Structure and Functions of Kidney

You would have got a clear idea as to where the kidneys are situated. Yes, the kidneys are located in the posterior part of the abdomen, one on each side of the vertebral column. Vertebral column, as you may already know, is a column formed of a series of bones, called vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord. The kidneys are described as the bean- shaped organs surrounded by the renal fat. Let us study about the structure of kidneys in detail.