Virtsanjohtimien
Virtsanjohtimien, known in English as ureters, are two narrow, muscular tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. Each ureter is about 25 to 30 centimeters long and approximately 3 to 5 millimeters in diameter. They are responsible for transporting urine from the renal pelvis of each kidney down to the urinary bladder.
The walls of the ureters are composed of three layers: an inner lining of transitional epithelium, a
Urine is produced by the kidneys and collects in the renal pelvis, the funnel-shaped structure at the
Problems with the ureters can include blockages, infections, and stones. Ureteral stones, or kidney stones that