Identifying Urinary System Viscera

These flashcards cover key terms and their definitions related to the urinary system as discussed in the lecture.

Kidneys

Organs that make urine by filtering liquids and wastes from the blood.

Ureter

Tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Urinary Bladder

Reservoir that stores urine before it is excreted.

Urethra

Tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.

Male Urethra

Longer urethra compared to female, divided into prostatic, membranous, and spongy sections.

Female Urethra

Shorter urethra that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Prostatic Urethra

Part of the male urethra that runs through the prostate gland.

Membranous Urethra

Segment of the male urethra between the prostatic and spongy urethra.

Spongy Urethra

The final part of the male urethra that runs through the penis.

Urinary System Function

The primary function is to make urine, removing liquids and waste from the blood.