Based on what you know about the location of the kidneys in the posterior abdominal wall, the hilum of the kidney must be at the level of which vertebra?
A) T₁₁ or T₁₂
B) L₁ or L₂
C) L₄
D) T₈

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The hilum of the kidney is located on its medial border and faces anteriorly. It is at the level of the transverse process of the vertebra L₁, which means that the hilum of the kidney must be at the level of L₁ or L₂. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Based on What You Know About the Location of the Kidneys