Size and location of kidneys
-:- -bean shaped
-5 oz
-between T12-L3
-right kidney lies slightly lower because of the liver
What is the renal Hilus?
-:- A depression on the medial border of the kidney
What is the Renal sinus?
-:- where the blood vessels, nerves and ureter enter or leave t...
✓ -:- 2 that carry urine from kidneys into the bladder
What is the Ureterovesical valves
✓ -:- -sphincter located where the ureters enter the base of the bladder
-prevents backflow of urine
Linning of ureters
✓ -:- -transitional epithelium: inner most
-muscular: longitudinal & circular, uses contractions to propel urine
-fibrous connective tissue: outer
Urinary Bladder
✓ -:- -hollow muscular sac
-receives and stores urine
-urine exits via urethra
Male vs female bladder
✓ -:- male: base of bladder in front of rectum, behind pubis symphysis.
4|Page | Grade A+| 2024/2025
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TestTrackers. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
