The posterior aspect of both adrenals abuts the lumbar aspect of the diaphragm. The anterior aspect of the left adrenal is completely covered with peritoneum, while the latter covers only the inferior aspect of the right adrenal. The left adrenal resembles a crescent, while the right gland is mitral shaped. Since they are flattened along the posteroanterior axis, they have clearly distinct anterior and posterior aspects. The paired adrenals are located superior to the superior poles of the kidneys, separated only by a thin layer of fatty tissue. (1) Adrenal gland, (2) Left kidney, (3) Abdominal aorta (4) Inferior phrenic arteries, (5) Superior suprarenal arteries, (6) Middle suprarenal arteries, (7) Inferior suprarenal arteries, (8) Aberrant accessory renal artery, (9) Renal arteries, (10) Testicular arteries
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