ureter: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Photos

Right and left kidney.

Diagram of the human excretory system showing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, with their anatomical positions highlighted inside a human silhouette.

Diagram of the female renal system showing kidneys, adrenal glands, and urinary tract organs in their anatomical positions, with labels for major structures including blood vessels, bladder, and uterus.

See All Images and Interactives →

Topics

renal pelvis urine kidney bladder renal system renal system urethra renal artery urinary bladder Urogenital system metanephros Excretion Osmoregulation

Dig Deeper: More Articles That Discuss This Topic

renal system: The ureters

Muscles of facial expression, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC). Human face, human head.

Characteristics of the Human Body

Male muscle, man flexing arm, bicep curl.

Facts You Should Know: The Human Body Quiz

Superficial arteries and veins of face and scalp, cardiovascular system, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC)

The Human Body