The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney to accommodate the liver. Both kidneys are bean-shaped and about the size of an adult fist.

Why right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney?

The right kidney is found much lower than the left because it has to accommodate the liver, the largest gland in the human body. Each kidney is about 11.25 cm. ... Due to the existence of the liver on the right side, which is located anterior to the kidney, the right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.

Which kidney is a little lower?

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs (about 11 cm x 7 cm x 3 cm) that are located against the back muscles in the upper abdominal area. They sit opposite each other on both the left and right side of the body; the right kidney, however, sits a little lower than the left to accommodate the size of the liver.