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ureteral orifice

Term ID
UBERON:0012303
Synonyms
  • orificium ureteris
  • ostium ureteris
  • ureteral meatus
  • ureteral opening
  • ureteric orifice
  • ureterovesical orifice
Definition
The slit-like opening of either ureter into the bladder; normally, the two ureteral orifices are placed at the posterolateral angles of the urinary bladder trigone while the internal urethral orifice is placed at its anteroinferior angle (apex); wide gaping usually indicates vesicoureteral reflux http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orifice_of_ureter
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