Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Median Umbilical Ligament, Abdominal Wall, Urogenital Triangle
23 Jun 2016
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Ureter carries urine from site of production through the renal papillae at the apex of the pyramid, into the minor calyx, then major calyx, then renal pelvis, then to ureter. Travels down into the pelvis at the region where the common iliac artery bifurcates to ext and internal. In terms of kidney stones, they can interrupt this drainage system. They can be quite large and can get lodged along the way. Bladder is like a pyramid, w a base and a body and apex. Apex is attached to a cord called the median umbilical ligament; during development it"s called a urachus gland; if it was a female it"ll just travel out to the vulva) Apex, via this ligament, is attached to the anterior abdominal wall. When bladder becomes filled, it will rise towards the anterior abdominal cavity. Posterolateral angles: points at which the ureters enter into the bladder.
