Urinary System Flashcards
ureter
요관
urethra
요도
What system is the male urethra part of?
Urinary and Reproductive
glomerulus
사구체
Order of urine production
Renal arteriole > glomerulus > bowman capsule > renal tubule(세뇨관) > renal pelvis(신우) > ureter > bladder > urethra
Which kidney is higher and why?
Left, because above the right kidney is the liver
Where is the kidney?
T12 - L3
What holds the retroperitoneal organs in place?
transverse fascia
hilum
문
renal cortex
신피질
renal medulla
신수질
Which between cortex and medulla is easier to see on CT and why?
Cortex, because mostly capillaries. Medulla is mostly urine
How is urine collected in the kidney?
Minor calyx > major calyx > renal pelvis > ureter
What is connected to the bladder?
2 ureters, 1 urethra
What are the lengths of the male and female urethra?
male: 20cm
female: 4cm