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The anatomy of the ureter
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Pelvic ureter. The ureter enters the pelvis, where it crosses anteriorly to the iliac vessels, which usually occurs at the bifurcation of the common iliac artery into the internal and external iliac arteries. Here, the ureters are within 5 cm of one another before they diverge laterally.
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This video covers the anatomy of the pelvic ureter. It describes how the ureter enters the pelvis and crosses in front of the iliac vessels, usually at the bifurcation of the common iliac artery into the internal and external iliac arteries, and how the two ureters lie within 5 cm of one another before diverging laterally.
Key points
- The ureter enters the pelvis and crosses anteriorly to the iliac vessels
- The crossing usually occurs at the bifurcation of the common iliac artery
- The bifurcation divides into the internal and external iliac arteries
- The ureters are within 5 cm of one another before diverging laterally
Video Overview
This video presents “The anatomy of the ureter” — Pelvic ureter. The ureter enters the pelvis, where it crosses anteriorly to the iliac vessels, which usually occurs at the bifurcation of the common iliac artery into the internal and external iliac arteries. Here, the ureters are within 5. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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