Genitourinary Embryology Flashcards
In what space does the kidney develope in the embryo?
abdominal celom
What Embryonic Layer forms the adult kidney?
Intermediate Mesoderm
What kidney Structures are derived from the mesonephric ducts?
ureter, renal pelvis, calyces, CD, collecting tubules
What kidney structures are derived from the metanephric blastema?
bowman’s capsule, PCT, DCT, & loops of Henle
Which which two kidney structures separate the mesonephros from the metanephros?
DCT & CD
What parts of the male reproductive system are derived from the mesonephros?
vas deferens & epididymis
What organ is the paramesonephros derived from?
uterus; note: paramesonephros also develops in male emybros but deterirates before birth
Where are the remnants of the mesonephros in the female adult located?
vestigial ducts anterior to the ovaries
What structure in the male reproductive system is derived from the paramesonehphros?
appendix epididymis/ appendix testis
The early cloaca contains what adult structures?
anus, vagina, & bladder
what structure separates the bladder from the vagina?
urorectal septum
what is the name of the space located in front of the urorectal septum?
urogenital sinus
what embryologic structure gives rise to the bladder
mesonephric duct
what is the name of the junction of the urogenital system
orifice of prostatic utricle
What are associated symptoms of Imperforate anus?
CV anomalies; tracheoesophageal fistula; esophageal atresia, renal anomalies, limb defects
