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Q Between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, kidneys in the human body extend from which levels?

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  • A 5th thoracic vertebrae to 3rd lumbar vertebrae ✔ ✖
  • B 8th thoracic vertebrae to 12th lumbar vertebrae ✔ ✖
  • C 10th thoracic vertebrae to 5th lumbar vertebrae ✔ ✖
  • D 12th thoracic vertebrae to 3rd lumbar vertebrae ✔ ✖
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The kidneys are located between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae in the human body. The level of the kidneys in the body extends from the 12th thoracic vertebrae to the 3rd lumbar vertebrae. The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney due to the space occupied by the liver on the right side.

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