kidney function
filter and excrete waste products from the blood
where does the right kidney lie
L1-L3
where does the left kidney lie
T12-L2
kidneys lie anterior to
quadrates lumborum
kidneys lie later to
posts major
what ribs are near the kidney
11 and 12
the kidneys move in what direction on inspiration
inferiorly
fat all the way round kidney
perirenal
each renal papilla is associated with
a minor calyx
the renal artery is more …. than the vein
posterior
what does the distal convoluted tubule control
acid base and water balance
where does aldosterone cause na to be reabsorbed
distal convoluted tubule
urinary tract lined by
transitional epithelium
junction between kidney and ureter
pelviureteric
what is the opening of the bladder called
ureteric orifice
what always causes bilateral kidneys problems
obstruction of the urethra
lymph from kidneys drains to
lumbar nodes
lymph from ureters drains to
lumbar and iliac does
sympathetic innervation of kidneys
T10-L2
parasympathetic innervation to kidneys is via
vagus
when do the ureters turn medially to enter the posterior aspect of the bladder
ischial spine
in males the utter lies inferiorly to what
vas deferens
what tube goes into uterus and what goes out
in - uterine tube
out- round ligament of the uterus
pouch in males
rectovesivle