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Ureters
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transports urine from the renal pelvis of one kidney to the urinary bladder
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Ureters (Length)
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ap. 10-12 inches
Enter bladder at oblique angle |
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Structure of wall of ureter
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Inner coat
Middle coat Outer coat |
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Inner coat of Ureter
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mucosa (mucous membrane plus transitional epithelium) - protects lining
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Middle coat of ureter
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smooth muscle (circular and longitudinal layers)
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Outer coat of ureter
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Fibrous layer (fibrosa) for attachment and strength
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Urine propelsion
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Peristalsis
Hydrostatic pressure Gravity |
