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What is the primary anatomical position of the kidneys in relation to the abdominal wall?
What is the primary anatomical position of the kidneys in relation to the abdominal wall?
Which rib corresponds to the superior part of the right kidney?
Which rib corresponds to the superior part of the right kidney?
Which statement about the kidney's hilum is correct?
Which statement about the kidney's hilum is correct?
What distinguishes the position of the right kidney compared to the left kidney?
What distinguishes the position of the right kidney compared to the left kidney?
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What are the retroperitoneal organs represented by the acronym S.A.D.P.U.C.K.E.R. except for which of the following?
What are the retroperitoneal organs represented by the acronym S.A.D.P.U.C.K.E.R. except for which of the following?
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What is the term used for the outer layer surrounding the kidney?
What is the term used for the outer layer surrounding the kidney?
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Which structures make up the renal medulla?
Which structures make up the renal medulla?
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What is the correct sequence of drainage for venous blood from the kidneys?
What is the correct sequence of drainage for venous blood from the kidneys?
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Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for ultrafiltration?
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for ultrafiltration?
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Where do the renal arteries originate from?
Where do the renal arteries originate from?
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What is the primary function of the renal cortex?
What is the primary function of the renal cortex?
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What are the three main constrictions along the course of the ureters?
What are the three main constrictions along the course of the ureters?
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Which segmental artery is responsible for supplying the apical region of the kidney?
Which segmental artery is responsible for supplying the apical region of the kidney?
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Which vessels provide the blood supply to the superior portion of the ureters?
Which vessels provide the blood supply to the superior portion of the ureters?
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What is the primary lymphatic drainage for the middle portion of the ureters?
What is the primary lymphatic drainage for the middle portion of the ureters?
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Which nerves are responsible for the sympathetic innervation of the renal plexus?
Which nerves are responsible for the sympathetic innervation of the renal plexus?
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In the bladder, what structure is located opposite the apex?
In the bladder, what structure is located opposite the apex?
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Which of the following is NOT an external surface of the bladder?
Which of the following is NOT an external surface of the bladder?
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Which structure connects the bladder to the urethra?
Which structure connects the bladder to the urethra?
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Which organ is located posteriorly to the bladder in males?
Which organ is located posteriorly to the bladder in males?
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What is the primary function of the detrusor muscles in the bladder?
What is the primary function of the detrusor muscles in the bladder?
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What is the main function of the sympathetic innervation supplied by the hypogastric plexus to the bladder?
What is the main function of the sympathetic innervation supplied by the hypogastric plexus to the bladder?
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Which artery primarily supplies blood to the female bladder?
Which artery primarily supplies blood to the female bladder?
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How does the parasympathetic innervation affect bladder function?
How does the parasympathetic innervation affect bladder function?
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What is the length of the female urethra approximately?
What is the length of the female urethra approximately?
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Which part of the male urethra is most susceptible to injury during catheterization?
Which part of the male urethra is most susceptible to injury during catheterization?
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Which lymph nodes are responsible for the lymphatic drainage of the male spongy urethra?
Which lymph nodes are responsible for the lymphatic drainage of the male spongy urethra?
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What structure supplies arterial blood to the prostatic urethra in males?
What structure supplies arterial blood to the prostatic urethra in males?
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Which nerve is primarily responsible for the mixed sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the male urethra?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for the mixed sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the male urethra?
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Which of the following accurately describes the venous drainage for the female urethra?
Which of the following accurately describes the venous drainage for the female urethra?
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Which artery supplies blood to the female urethra?
Which artery supplies blood to the female urethra?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Anatomy
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Kidneys:
- Located on the posterior abdominal wall, between T12 and L3 vertebrae.
- Right kidney is positioned slightly lower than the left.
- Hilum: lies at the transpyloric plane, approximately 5 cm from the midline.
- Superior part: left kidney aligns with 11th rib, right kidney with 12th rib.
- Inferior part: extends to the iliac crest.
- Surrounded by renal capsule, perinephric fat, renal fascia, and paranephric fat.
- Internal structure:
- Cortex (external 1/3): contains renal corpuscles, convoluted tubules, collecting tubules, and blood vessels.
- Medulla (internal 2/3): contains renal pyramids, renal papilla, collecting ducts, straight tubules, and loop of Henle.
- Renal columns: extend from the cortex into the medulla, housing blood vessels and anchoring structures.
- Hilum of the kidneys leads to the renal sinus.
- Arterial supply: Abdominal aorta (T12) → renal arteries (L1/L2 IVD) → 5 segmental arteries.
- Venous drainage: Segmental veins → renal veins → inferior vena cava.
- Lymphatic drainage: Lymph vessels follow renal arteries → aortic nodes (para-aortic).
Ureters
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Course:
- Originate at the apex of the renal pelvis (L1), descend along the lumbar vertebrae.
- Traverse anterior to the bifurcation of the common iliac arteries, passing near the ischial spine.
- Connect to the posterosuperior angle of the bladder.
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Constrictions:
- Pelviureteric junction
- Level of the common iliac arteries
- Entrance into the bladder
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Blood supply:
- Ureteric branches from renal, gonadal, abdominal aorta, common iliac, and internal iliac vessels.
- Superior: renal vessels
- Middle: gonadal vessels, abdominal aorta
- Inferior (pelvic): common iliac artery, inferior vesical artery, vesical venous plexus
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Lymphatic drainage:
- Superior: aortic/caval lymph nodes
- Middle: common iliac nodes
- Inferior: external/internal iliac lymph nodes
The Bladder
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Structure:
- Hollow, muscular organ with strong walls.
- Apex: superior edge of the pubic symphysis.
- Fundus: opposite the apex.
- Body: between the apex and fundus.
- Neck: origin of the urethra.
- Internal: detrusor muscles, internal urethral sphincter, trigone (ureteric and urethral openings), inter-ureteric torus.
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Relations:
- Superior surface: peritoneum, small intestine, sigmoid colon.
- Posterior surface: seminal vesicles, ampulla of the ductus deferens, rectovesical septum, rectovesical pouch, rectum, uterus, uterine tubes, uterovesical pouch.
- Inferolateral surfaces: pubic bones, pelvic floor, retropubic space (apex), prostate gland (neck).
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Blood supply:
- Superior vesical artery: anterosuperior parts.
- Inferior vesical artery (males): fundus and neck.
- Vaginal artery (females): fundus and neck.
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Venous drainage:
- Vesical venous plexus, inferior vesical to internal iliac vein, internal vertebral venous plexus.
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Lymphatic drainage:
- Superolateral: external iliac nodes.
- Fundus and neck: internal iliac nodes.
The Urethra
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Females:
- Straight tube (approximately 4 cm long).
- Runs from the internal urethral orifice in the bladder, along the anterior wall of the vagina.
- Opens into the vaginal vestibule at the external urethral orifice.
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Males:
- Intramural: neck of the bladder, internal urethral sphincter.
- Prostatic: prostate gland, urethral crest, prostatic sinuses (prostatic ducts), seminal colliculus (prostatic utricle, ejaculatory ducts).
- Membranous: inferior prostate gland to the perineal membrane, external urethral sphincter.
- Penile (Spongy): bulb of the penis to the external urethral orifice, corpora spongiosum, bulbourethral glands, navicular fossa.
Innervation
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Kidneys & Ureters:
- Sympathetic: Abdominopelvic splanchnic nerves (T11-L2)
- Parasympathetic: Vagus nerve (CN X)
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Bladder:
- Sympathetic: Hypogastric plexus (T11-L2/L3).
- Inhibits detrusor muscle (relaxes) – expansion.
- Contracts internal urethral sphincter.
- Pain from superior surface.
- Parasympathetic: Pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2-S4).
- Motor to detrusor muscle, contracts bladder.
- Relaxes internal urethral sphincter.
- Afferent (reflex and pain) fibres.
- Sympathetic: Hypogastric plexus (T11-L2/L3).
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Urethra:
- Females: Vesical nerve plexus and pudendal nerve (mixed sympathetic, parasympathetic, and visceral afferents).
- Males: Prostatic nerve plexus (mixed sympathetic, parasympathetic, and visceral afferents).
- Males: Dorsal nerve of the penis.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the urinary system, focusing on the kidneys. This quiz covers their location, structure, and vascular supply, enhancing your understanding of renal anatomy. Perfect for students studying anatomy or healthcare professionals seeking a refresher.
