Ureterovesical junction

System Urinary
SNOMED CT 261187001

Ureterovesical junction

Definition

The valve-like structure found at the site of entry of the ureter into the urinary bladder, normally displays an oblique angulation through the detrusor to avoid reflux of urine up the ureters and the kidney.

Also known as vesico-ureteral junction, vesico-ureteric junction, vesicoureteric junction — per UBERON

The Ureterovesical junction is a part of the Urinary.

Also identified as