The location of the kidneys behind the lining of the abdominal cavity is described as

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The kidneys are located behind the lining of the abdominal cavity, but outside the peritoneum, making them retroperitoneal. Option A (intraabdominal) implies that the kidneys are situated inside the abdominal cavity, which is not accurate. Options C (interabdominal) and D (retroabdominal) are not commonly used terms to describe the location of the kidneys.

The Location of the Kidneys Behind the Lining of the Abdominal