Ureter to ovarian/testicular artery relation

Mnemonic for the ureter to ovarian/testicular artery relation

"Water under the bridge":

   The ureters (which carry water), are posterior to the ovarian/testicular artery.

   · Clinically important, since a common surgical error is to cut or ligate ureter instead of ovarian artery when removing uterus.

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