Ureter is identified at operation by:
Ans. is b, i.e. Peristaltic movementRef: Stud progress in Obs and Gynae Vol 16, p306At operation ureter is recognized by:* Its pale glistening appearance* By a fine longitudinal plexus of vessels on its surface* More particularly by its peristaltic movement* By palpation between finger and thumb as a firm cord which, when escapes, gives a characteristic 'snap'.Absence of pulsation does not serve to identify a structure as ureter because veins and obliterated umbilical artery are also non pulsatile.
Rich arterial plexus
Peristaltic movement
Relation to lumber plexus
Accompanied by renal vein
Urinary Fistulas