Uretero

The ureter is an anatomical structure in the human body that is located on the abdominal wall and is one of the components of the urinary system. The urethra consists of small elastic tubes. Essentially, one end of these tubes comes out, the other goes inside the bladder, surrounded by muscle and fat deposits. Important for the health and functioning of an organ is not only its normal anatomy, but also the absence of pathological changes.

Anatomy and location of the kidney

In humans, the kidney is located in the lumbar region of the body to the left or right of the spine. The apex of the organ is adjacent to the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies, and one of the lower parts is pressed against the surface of the ilium tendon. For a healthy person, the number and total mass of both kidneys should be the same, however, cases of enlargement of one of the organs (on both sides) are more common.

Since the kidney is saturated with a large number of vessels, which together create peculiar “pockets” with a capsule and a fat layer under each organ, anatomical studies demonstrate the following characteristics of an adult:

length - about 12 cm, width - 5 cm, weight - from 200 to 300 grams. The outlines of the organs are oblong; one can distinguish the extreme upper, middle and lower parts. The normal height of the kidneys is between the fifth and tenth lumbar vertebrae. When organs prolapse slightly below the lower back, urinary function disturbances to varying degrees are possible. The anatomical characteristics of the kidney are variable; depending on many factors (adipose tissue, age, health, body weight, pathology of the musculo-ligamentous apparatus), their size and physiological mobility can vary significantly.

The main function of the kidney is excretory, i.e., excreting metabolic products in the urine and distributing minerals and hormones in the body.