Based on what you know about the location of the kidneys in the posterior abdominal wall, the hilum of the kidney must be at the level of which vertebra? A) T₁₁ or T₁₂ B) L₁ or L₂ C) L₄ D) T₈

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The kidneys are located in the posterior abdominal wall at the level of the 12th thoracic to the 3rd lumbar vertebrae. Therefore, the hilum of the kidney must be at the level of L₁ or L₂.

Based on What You Know About the Location of the Kidneys