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Equine Urinary System - Horse Anatomy (view source)
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==Kidneys==
==Kidneys==
The kidneys of the horse are both enclosed in a fat capsule. Dorsally they rest against the ''psoas'' muscle and against the diaphragm.
The right kidney is to be found ventrally to, and between, the last 2 ribs and first lumbar transverse process. Cranially it touches the [[Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy#Liver|liver]] and caudally it is attached to the [[Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy#Pancreas|pancreas]] and the base of [[Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy#Large Intestine|caecum]]. The [[Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy#Small Intestine|duodenum]] winds around its lateral and then ventral surfaces. Medially is the caudal vena cava and [[Equine Endocrine System - Horse Anatomy#Adrenal Glands|adrenal gland]].
The left kidney is between the last rib and 3rd transverse process. Its ventral surface is almost completely covered by the peritoneum and contacts the [[Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy#Small Intestine|small intestine]] and and [[Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy#Large Intestine|small colon]]. The spleen contacts it cranioventrally. Medially is the left [[Equine Endocrine System - Horse Anatomy#Adrenal Glands|adrenal gland]]and aorta.
==Ureters==
==Ureters==
==Bladder==
==Bladder==
==Urethra==
==Urethra==