Renal structures.txt

urine-forming structure of the kidney

region of the kidney deep to the cortex; contains collecting duct

extensions of renal cortex found in b/t renal pyramids

urine flowing through this structure drains into a minor calyx

located b/t renal fascia and renal capsule

apex of renal pyramid

urine flowing through this structure drains into the renal pelvis

vertical fissure in concave surface of kidney through which blood vessels and ureters pass

covers outer surface of kidney

dense irregular connective tissue that covers the adipose capsule and attaches the kidney to abdominal wall

receives urine from major calyces

space w/in kidney adjacent to renal medulla, contains calyces and renal pelvis

cup-like structure located in renal sinus receiving urine from opening of papillary ducts

cone-shaped structures located w/in renal medulla

outermost region of kidney, contains renal corpsuscles