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THE URINOGENITAL ORGANS 



colon, and internally with the small intestine. The areas in relation with the 

 liver and intestine are covered by peritoneum; the suprarenal, duodenal, and colic 

 areas are devoid of peritoneum. 



Great splanchnic 



nerve piercing 



cms. 



Receptaculum 

 chyli. 



Semilunar 



Great splanchnic 



nerve piercing 



crus. 



Semilunar 

 ganglion. 



FIG. 1086. The relations of the viscera and large vessels of the abdomen. (Seen from behind, the last thoracic 



vertebra being well raised.) 



(6) Anterior Surface of Left Kidney. A small area along the upper part of the 

 inner border is in relation with the suprarenal gland, and close to the outer border 

 is a narrow strip m contact with the renal impression on the spleen. A broad, 



