The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is maintained, in part, by (the) A) overlying peritoneum. B) osmotic pressure of the fluid in the ureters. C) floating ribs. D) diaphragm. E) None of the answers are correct.

A) overlying peritoneum.
B) osmotic pressure of the fluid in the ureters.
C) floating ribs.
D) diaphragm.
E) None of the answers are correct.


A) overlying peritoneum.

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