1 A blood clot that forms inside one of your veins or arteries is called a thrombus. A thrombus may also form in your heart.  A thrombus that breaks loose and travels from one location in the body to another is called an embolus.
The kidneys. The kidneys do vital work in the body filtering blood removing waste into urine, and balancing electrolyte levels. Our blood in our bodies passes through the kidneys several times a day. The kidneys are located at the back of the abdomen. Each kidney is about the size of a fist - 10-12.5cm long.
They mistake pains in the back or stomach as pain in kidney area. There is also a misconception about the location of the kidneys. Many people believe the kidneys to be located somewhere in their lower abdomen region.Actually, it is placed just below the diaphragm on each side of the body.hey mistake pains in the back or stomach as pain in kidney area. There is also a misconception about the location of the kidneys. Many people believe the kidneys to be located somewhere in their lower abdomen region.