The right kidney is slightly lower than the left one. Why?

The right kidney is slightly lower than the left one because of the position of the liver. The liver is large and occupies space in the upper right side of the abdomen, so it pushes the right kidney down slightly. This anatomical difference helps accommodate the size and shape of the liver while allowing both kidneys to fit in the abdominal cavity.

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