Which is not correct regarding the kidneys?
A)The kidneys are retroperitoneal.
B)The kidneys are surrounded by a fibrous renal capsule.
C)The kidneys are cushioned and insulated by adipose tissue.
D)The indented medial surface of the kidney is called the renal papilla.
E)The kidney is composed of an inner renal medulla and an outer renal cortex.

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The indented medial surface of the kidney is called the renal hilum, not the renal papilla. The renal papilla is a structure in the renal medulla that projects into a minor calyx of the kidney.

Which Is Not Correct Regarding the Kidneys