ureteral orifice

Mercier's bar

The slit-like opening of either ureter into the bladder; normally, the two ureteral orifices are placed at the posterolateral angles of the urinary bladder trigone while the internal urethral orifice is placed at its anteroinferior angle (apex); wide gaping usually indicates vesicoureteral reflux.

Tipo Organ
Sistema corporal Urinary
Nombre latino Mercier's bar
FMA ID 77047

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the ureteral orifice?
The slit-like opening of either ureter into the bladder; normally, the two ureteral orifices are placed at the posterolateral angles of the urinary bladder trigone while the internal urethral orifice is placed at its anteroinferior angle (apex); wide gaping usually indicates vesicoureteral reflux.
What body system is the ureteral orifice part of?
The ureteral orifice is part of the Urinary.
What is the Latin name for the ureteral orifice?
The Latin name for the ureteral orifice is Mercier's bar.

Estructuras relacionadas

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