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urine-forming structure of the kidney
nephron
region of the kidney deep to the cortex; contains collecting duct
renal medulla
extensions of renal cortex found in b/t renal pyramids
renal columns
urine flowing through this structure drains into a minor calyx
papillary duct
located b/t renal fascia and renal capsule
adipose capsule
apex of renal pyramid
renal papilla
urine flowing through this structure drains into the renal pelvis
major calyx
vertical fissure in concave surface of kidney through which blood vessels and ureters pass
renal hilum
covers outer surface of kidney
renal capsule
dense irregular connective tissue that covers the adipose capsule and attaches the kidney to abdominal wall
renal fascia
receives urine from major calyces
renal pelvis
space w/in kidney adjacent to renal medulla, contains calyces and renal pelvis
renal sinus
cup-like structure located in renal sinus receiving urine from opening of papillary ducts
minor calyx
cone-shaped structures located w/in renal medulla
renal pyramids
outermost region of kidney, contains renal corpsuscles
renal cortex
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Renal structures.txt
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Renal structures
Updated
2012-04-15T20:14:23Z
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