Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 Chapter Notes -Internal Urethral Orifice, Coccygeus Muscle, Nerve Plexus
25 Apr 2014
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Will push fluid out of blood, into the kidney. Fluid then passes through tubules and will be reabsorbed or will be excreted: excretes approximately 1. 4 l/day. Produce, transport & store urine - micturition (process of urination) Urinary anatomy: functions, filters blood filters 200 l of fluid/day, blood pressure regulation, posterior abdominal wall region, middle picture. See posterior abdominal wall covered by peritoneum. Visceral layer attached to organs and parietal attached to wall: left picture. Behind the peritoneal layer: ureter comes off each kidney and descend into pelvic cavity. Joins with bladder which is deep within the pelvis: adrenal glands on top of each kidney. Supplies the small intestine (superior mesenteric artery & vein) will pass very close to si. If an ulcer or problem with intestine impact blood supply to intestines or kidneys: pancreas. Spans across left kidney and comes into a little contact with right kidney.
