Tags: Anatomical Structure, Artery.

The renal arteries normally arise off the side of the abdominal aorta immediately below the superior mesenteric artery and supply the kidneys with blood. Each is directed across the crus of the diaphragm so as to form nearly a right angle with the aorta.The renal arteries carry a large portion of total blood flow to the kidneys.

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