The ureters are hollow tubes, organized in pairs, that connect the renal pelvis with the urinary bladder. The ureters have an average length of 25–30 cm; however, the right ureter is usually slightly shorter than the left to accommodate space for the liver.

Is the right ureter shorter than the left?

The ureters are muscular tubes that convey urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder. They vary in length from 25 to 30 cm, depending upon the height of the person and the position of the kidneys. The left ureter is usually 1 cm longer than the right, size varying with the position of the kidney.

What is the length of the ureter?

The ureter is roughly 25-30 cm long in adults and courses down the retroperitoneum in an S curve. At the proximal end of the ureter is the renal pelvis; at the distal end is the bladder. The ureter begins at the level of the renal artery and vein posterior to these structures.