K. Anterior view showing retropelvic artery on right side arising from renal, close to aorta. On the left side note the superior polar and the retropelvic artery, both arising from one of the two main renals. L. Upper, right kidney. Lower, example of fan-like division of retropelvic artery over posterior aspect of pelvis. M. Upper, anterior view.
Right kidney shows a single accessory artery to lower pole.
Left kidney shows two accessory arteries to lower pole, all from aorta. Lower, posterior view of right kidney showing typical fan-like distribution of retropelvic artery. All rights reserved.