What are the ureters?
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It is called the ureters. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a pair of narrow, muscular tubes about 25-30 cm long.
Summary
It is called the ureters. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a pair of narrow, muscular tubes about 25-30 cm long.
What it is
- A pair of narrow, muscular tubes about 25-30 cm long.
- Carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Propel urine by peristaltic waves.
Where it is
- Descend from the pelvis of each kidney.
- Run down the back of the abdomen behind the peritoneum.
- Enter the back of the bladder at an oblique angle.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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