Relations of suprarenal gland – Anatomy MCQ

Which is true regarding suprarenal gland?
A. Posterior surface of left suprarenal is related to kidney.
B. Posterior surface of right suprarenal is related to inferior vena cava.
C. Lateral border of left suprarenal is related to left gastric artery.
D. Lateral border of right suprarenal is related to right coeliac ganglion.

Correct answer : A. Posterior surface of left suprarenal is related to kidney.

Relations of adrenal (suprarenal) gland

• Posterior surface of left suprarenal is related to the kidney laterally and left crus of diaphragm medially.
• Posterior surface of right suprarenal is related to right crus of diaphragm.
• Anterior surface of the right suprarenal is related to inferior vena cava medially.
• Lateral border of left suprarenal is related to the stomach.
• The medial border of the left suprarenal is related to the left gastric artery.
• Lateral border of right suprarenal is related to the liver.
• Medial border of right suprarenal is related to right coeliac ganglion.