upper urinary tract

Subdivision of urinary system which consists of the kidney and the ureters.

Type	Organ
Body System	Urinary
Parent Structure	organ system subdivision
FMA ID	45658

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the upper urinary tract?

Subdivision of urinary system which consists of the kidney and the ureters.

What body system is the upper urinary tract part of?

The upper urinary tract is part of the Urinary.

Related Structures

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