Chapter 9 The Urinary System
Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Primary Structures of the Urinary System
Kidneys Primary Functions Filter the blood to remove waste products. Maintain electrolyte concentrations. Remove excess water to maintain the fluid volume within the body.
Kidneys Related Combining Forms nephr/o ren/o
Renal Pelvis Primary Function Related Combining Form Collects urine produced by the kidney. Related Combining Form pyel/o
Urine Primary Function Related Combining Forms Liquid waste product produced by the kidney that is to be excreted. Related Combining Forms ur/o, urin/o
Ureters Primary Function Related Combining Form Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Related Combining Form ureter/o
Urinary Bladder Primary Function Related Combining Form Stores urine until it is excreted. Related Combining Form cyst/o
Urinary Bladder
Urethra Primary Function Related Combining Form Transports urine from the bladder through the urethral meatus, where it is excreted from the body. Related Combining Form urethr/o