Which statement regarding the location of the kidneys is correct?

A) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity outside of the peritoneal membrane.
B) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity within the pleural membrane.
C) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity within the peritoneal membrane.
D) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity outside the pleural membrane.

Peritoneal Membrane

A thin, delicate membrane that lines the interior of the abdominal cavity and covers the surfaces of abdominal organs.

Abdominal Cavity

A large body cavity in humans that houses many vital organs including the stomach, liver, and intestines, and is bounded primarily by the abdominal muscles and the spine.

Thoracic Cavity

The chamber of the human body located between the neck and the diaphragm, housing the heart, lungs, and other structures.