Upper renal tract Flashcards
1
Q
What level does the aorta bifurcate?
A
Aorta bifurcates at the level of the umbilicus
2
Q
Ureteric blood supply?
A
Ureteric blood supply:
- renal artery
- abdominal artery
- common iliac artery
- internal iliac artery
- vesical artery
3
Q
Where does lymph from the kidneys drain to?
A
Lymph drains to lumbar nodes
- abdominal aorta
- IVC
4
Q
Where does lymph from the ureters drain to?
A
Lumbar and iliac nodes
5
Q
How many renal pyramids in the kidney?
A
27 renal pyramids
6
Q
Hoe many nephrons in each pyramid?
A
50,000 nephrons in each pyramid
7
Q
First constriction of the upper urinary tract?
A
Pelviureteric junction
8
Q
Anatomical sites of ureteric constriction?
A
- pelviureteric junction
- when the ureter crossing anterior aspect of the common iliac artery
- ureteric orifice
9
Q
What are renal calculi made of?
A
Urine calcium salts
-visible on x-ray
10
Q
Reasons for internal ureter obstruction?
A
Blood clot
Renal calculus
11
Q
What is renal failure?
A
Failure to inadequately filter the blood to produce urine
