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Trisha Teves posted an update in the group
Histology Art (MT30 – G) 4 years, 4 months ago
Buenas! Here is the histology Art I created for the Urinary System.
Trisha Teves posted an update in the group
Histology Art (MT30 – G) 4 years, 4 months ago
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The inner lining of the urinary bladder is a transitional epithelial mucous membrane that is continuous with that of the ureters. The mucosa has numerous folds called rugae when the bladder is empty. As the bladder fills, the rugae and transitional epithelium allow it to expand.
Reference:
Urinary bladder. (n.d.). Welcome to SEER Training | SEER Training. https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/urinary/components/bladder.html
In females, the urethra epithelium is derived from the urogenital sinus endoderm, whereas the surrounding connective tissue and smooth muscle are derived from splanchnic mesenchyme.
Reference:
Reuter, V. E., & Al-Ahmadie, H. A. (2020). Urethra. Science Direct. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/urethra
Each kidney is held in place by connective tissue called renal fascia and is protected by a thick layer of adipose tissue called perirenal fat.
Reference:
Kidneys. (n.d.). Welcome to SEER Training | SEER Training. https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/urinary/components/kidney.html