Shreya Jain Shreya Jain Asked 4 months ago

What part of the body is kidney located?

I'm doing a school project on the human body. I know we have two kidneys, but I'm not sure about their exact position. What part of the body is the kidney located in?

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Seema Devi Seema Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Don't worry, the kidneys are typically located on either side of your spine, below your rib cage, towards your back. I remember panicking once thinking I had a pain there, but it was just muscle strain. If you have concerns, a doctor can confirm with a simple checkup.

Gopalakrishnan P. Gopalakrishnan P. Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Ah, the kidneys! They are vital organs, two of them. They sit right on your back, below the ribcage, on either side of your spine. Like two small beans, but doing a big job. They are quite protected there. Don't worry, they are quite safe tucked in.

Ananya Mishra Ananya Mishra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

The kidneys are located in your lower back, one on each side of the spine, just below the rib cage. My son once pointed to his side and asked, so I explained. They're pretty well protected by the ribs and back muscles. If you're feeling any pain there, best to get it checked out by a doctor.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They are located in your abdomen, specifically on your back, below the rib cage, on both sides of the spine. When I visit my doc at Hinduja, I always ask them to explain things clearly. So ask your doctor to show you on an anatomy chart if you're confused.

Shruti Singh Shruti Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Hey! So your kidneys are basically in your lower back, one on each side of your spine, right under your ribs. They're like two little bean-shaped filters! Don't stress too much about it, they're generally well protected.

Rohan Reddy Rohan Reddy Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I looked this up recently! The kidneys are located in your lower back, just under the rib cage, on either side of your spine. They're pretty well tucked away, which is good. Important organs!

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Devina Das Devina Das Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Our kidneys, precious filtering organs, are gently nestled in the lower back, on either side of the spine, just beneath the rib cage. When we practice gentle twists and mindful breathing, we can feel a subtle sensation in that area, supporting their function. It's a beautiful part of our body's design.

Meena Patel Meena Patel Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

The kidneys are in your lower back, one on each side of the spine, below the rib cage. They're important for your health.

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