3. Your kidneys are generally well protected by muscles of the back and ribcage but injuries can occur as a result of blunt or penetrating trauma. The following information should help explain why timely evaluation and proper management are critical for the best outcomes .
4. What happens under normal conditions? What happens under normal conditions? The kidneys are paired, bean-shaped solid organs located deep in the abdomen, protected by strong back muscles and separated from the front of the abdomen by the organs of the gastrointestinal tract .