Week 1 - Anatomy Of The Urinary System Flashcards
Where are the kidneys located with respect to the peritoneum?
Behind - retroperitoneal
What neural level are the kidneys found?
T12-T3
Right is slightly more inferior to left
What is contained within renal fascia?
Kidneys, suprarenal glands, fat
Name a renal vascular abnormality
Multiple renal arteries - all end arteries
Name in order the structures that drain the renal pyramids of the medulla to the renal pelvis?
Papillae to minor calyx to major calyx
Where are the 3 constrictions in the ureter?
Junction with renal pelvis
At pelvic brim
Where pierces bladder wall
What is the clinical significance of the constrictions in the ureter?
Renal stones more likely to get stuck and block here
What is the most likely cause of trauma to the ureter?
Iatrogenic (due to treatment) - usually historectomy
What is renal colic?
Pain caused by renal stones
Smooth muscle spasms
Flank, loin and groin pain
Describe location of the bladder
Inferior to peritoneum
When empty lies in lesser pelvis
As it fills it rises into greater pelvis, rising above the pubic bone
Where is the prostate gland located?
Neck of bladder
Name the 4 sections of the male urethra?
Preprostatic
Prostatic
Membranous
Spongy
What is the least distensible part of the male urethra?
The membranous part
Where are the kidneys located with respect to the peritoneum?
Behind - retroperitoneal
What neural level are the kidneys found?
T12-T3
Right is slightly more inferior to left
