Urinary System

The urinary system, also known as the renal system or urinary tract, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH.

Objectives:

By the end of this lecture students should be able to explian

Kidney

  • Shape and position
  • Surface anatomy
  • relations of right and left kidneys
  • External features
  • Hilum and its content
  • Nerves supply 
  • Blood supply

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