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Which kidney is bigger left or right?

Published in Human Anatomy 1 min read

The left kidney is generally slightly larger than the right kidney.

While the difference is usually minor, the left kidney typically has a slightly greater length compared to its counterpart on the right. One study indicates an average renal length of approximately 11.2 cm for the left kidney, while the right kidney measures around 10.9 cm. This is a population average and individual variations may exist.

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