Who Is Genitourinary Tract?

All organs involved in the production and excretion of urine plus all organs involved with reproduction. Organs of the genitourinary tract include the kidneys, bladder, fallopian tubes, and penis.

Where is genitourinary found?

The genitourinary tract begins at the kidneys (Figure 1), a retroperitoneal organ located at T12-L3 whose primary function is to filter blood and secrete waste products as urine. Urine, produced in the glomeruli and modified in the tubules, eventually travels to the hilum of the kidney, which empties into the ureters.

What organs are part of the genitourinary system?

The organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra.