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1
Q

What level does the aorta bifurcate?

A

Aorta bifurcates at the level of the umbilicus

2
Q

Ureteric blood supply?

A

Ureteric blood supply:

  • renal artery
  • abdominal artery
  • common iliac artery
  • internal iliac artery
  • vesical artery
3
Q

Where does lymph from the kidneys drain to?

A

Lymph drains to lumbar nodes

  • abdominal aorta
  • IVC
4
Q

Where does lymph from the ureters drain to?

A

Lumbar and iliac nodes

5
Q

How many renal pyramids in the kidney?

A

27 renal pyramids

6
Q

Hoe many nephrons in each pyramid?

A

50,000 nephrons in each pyramid

7
Q

First constriction of the upper urinary tract?

A

Pelviureteric junction

8
Q

Anatomical sites of ureteric constriction?

A
  • pelviureteric junction
  • when the ureter crossing anterior aspect of the common iliac artery
  • ureteric orifice
9
Q

What are renal calculi made of?

A

Urine calcium salts

-visible on x-ray

10
Q

Reasons for internal ureter obstruction?

A

Blood clot

Renal calculus

11
Q

What is renal failure?

A

Failure to inadequately filter the blood to produce urine