P7 ANATOMY OF RENAL SYSTEM Flashcards by Fatma Mutar | Brainscape

Q

urinary system consists of

A

2 kidneys
-2 ureters
urinary bladder
urethra

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function of kidneys

A

remove waste products
maintain PH

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Function of ureters

A

convey / pass urine from kidneys to bladder

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function of urinary bladder

A

muscular reservoir of urine

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Function of urethra

A

channel to exterior of the body

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external features of kidneys in colour & shape

A

reddish to brown
bean shaped

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Position of kidneys

A

retroperitoneal & lies on post. abdominal wall

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Vertebral length of kidneys

A

Extending from T12-L3

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weight of a kidney

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125-130 gm

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medial border of kidney shows

A

hilum

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what structure continues as ureter

A

renal pelvis

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large cavity into which the hilum extends

A

renal sinus

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name the 4 structures going through hilum from Ant. to Post.

A

renal vein
renal artery
renal pelvis
lymph vessels & sympathetic fibers

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