Korean J Urol.  1974 Dec;15(4):279-282.

A Statistical Observation on the Morphology of the Normal X-ray Findings of the Kidney in Korean Young Men

• Kim K

Abstract

A statistical observation on the morphology of the normal I.V.P. of 500 cases in Korean young men was followed; 1. Age distribution was from 20 to 40 years old. The majority was 325 cases (65%) between 20 and 25 years of age. 2. Upper poles of the both kidneys were located at the T12 level and lower poles located at the L3 Level in supine position. 3. The average angle of every kidney to vertebral column in supine position was 18.3 degrees +/- 5.06 in right and 10.0 degrees +/- 5.01 in left side. 4. The average length of every kidney in supine position was 12.12+/-O.70l cm. in right side and 12.44 +/- 0. 664 cm. in left side. 5. The average width of every kidney in supine position was 6.37 +/- O.539 cm. in right side and 6.75 +/- 0.447 cm. in left side.

Keyword

normal kidney morphology; x-ray; Korean

MeSH Terms

Adult
Age Distribution
Humans
Kidney*
Male
Spine
Supine Position