Urinary System Anatomy Quiz by Dr

The kidneys lie on the posterior abdominal wall, retroperitoneal (between the dorsal body wall and the parietal peritoneum) in the superior lumbar region, one on each side of the vertebral column opposite the 12th thoracic and upper 3 lumbar vertebrae.

Each kidney is about 4 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick.

The kidneys function to excrete most of the waste products of metabolism, control water and electrolyte balance, and maintain the acid-base balance of the blood.

<p>The ureters run from the kidneys to the urinary bladder, located within the pelvis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The urinary tract is composed of 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.</p> Signup and view all the answers