ureter/ suprarenal gland Flashcards
what is the muscular tube that connects the kidney to the bladder?
ureter- descends on psoas major
where are the 3 constrictions of the ureter where stones can become lodged?
ureteropelvic junction
pelvic brim
where it enters the wall of the bladder
what is the blood supply of the ureter?
renal artery gonadal artery aorta common iliac artery superior vesical artery- supplies pelvic part
what is the innervation of the ureter?
renal plexus
hypogastric plexus
what are the 2 parts of the suprarenal gland?
medulla and cortex
what does the medulla of the suprarenal gland secrete?
epinephrine and norepinephrine
what does the cortex of the suprarenal gland secrete?
corticosteroids
what is the suprarenal gland surrounded by?
capsule and renal fascia
what is a condition that affects corticosteroid output?
addisons disease- adrenal hypo function
what do each of the suprarenal glands look like?
right is pyramidal
left is semilunar
what are the arteries of the suprarenal glands?
superior, middle and inferior suprarenal arteries
what is the vein of the suprarenal gland and how do each drain?
suprarenal vein- right drains into IVC
left drains into left renal vein
which structure has the largest autonomic nerve supply of any other organ in the body?
suprarenal gland
what is the innervation of the suprarenal gland?
celiac plexus
thoracic splanchnic nerves
where is pain from the kidney or suprarenal gland often referred to?
paralumbar region or flank
