The mammalian kidneys are located on the back wall of the th

The mammalian kidneys are located: on the back wall of the thoracic cavity anterior to the diaphragm and liver dorsal to the stomach and intestines next to the urinary bladder

Solution

The mammalian kidneys are located c) dorsal to the stomach and intestines.
Kidneys are located on the back side of the stomach (towards the spine) and posterior to the small intestine.

Mammalian kidneys are located on the back wall of the abdominal cavity. The thoracic cavity contains heart and lungs. Hence, option (a) is incorrect.

The kidneys are located below the diaphragm. The right kidney is posterior to the liver whereas the left kidney is located posterior to the spleen. Hence, option (b) is incorrect.

The ureter is located next to the kidneys. Ureter connects the kidneys to the urinary bladder. Hence, option (d) is incorrect.