Editing Adrenals (section)

== Anatomic relationships ==

* Both adrenals are located at the level of the 11th or 12th ribs
** '''Right gland located more superiorly''' than left
*** Recall that right kidney is located more superioly than left
* '''The adrenals are enclosed within the perirenal (Gerota) fascia''' and are completely surrounded by perirenal adipose tissue.
* '''Each gland is separated from the upper pole of the ipsilateral kidney by a thin layer of connective tissue'''
* '''The weight of each gland is ≈5g''' (range 2-6g)
** '''No variation between genders'''
*** Recall that male kidneys are heavier than female
* Adrenal rests are found in proximity to the celiac axis and along the path of gonadal descent.
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