Ureter
The two ureters are muscular tubes that extend from the kidneys to the posterior surface of the urinary bladder. The urine is propelled along the ureter by peristaltic contractions of the muscle coat, assisted by the filtration pressure of the glomeruli.
Webster Dictionary Meaning
1. Ureter
- The duct which conveys the urine from the kidney to the
bladder or cloaca. There are two ureters, one for each kidney. Category: Medical & Health Sciences
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