Genitourinary system
The genitourinary system, or urogenital system, refers to the organs of the reproductive system and the urinary system.
These organs are grouped together because of their proximity to each other, their common embryological origin and the use of common pathways, like the male urethra.
The human reproductive system includes the male reproductive system which functions to produce and deposit sperm; and the female reproductive system which functions to produce egg cells, and to protect and nourish the fetus until birth.
The urinary system, also known as the urinary tract or renal system, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH.
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Kidney
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They sit just below your rib cage, one on each side of your spine.
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Prostate
The prostate (not prostrate) is a small, rubbery gland about the size of a ping-pong ball, located deep inside the groin, between the base of the penis and the rectum.
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Bladder
The urinary bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone. When empty, the bladder is about the size and shape of a pear.
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Testes
The testes — also called testicles — are two oval-shaped organs in the male reproductive system. They're contained in a sac of skin called the scrotum.
