11 Urinary System Flashcards
histologically apparent substructure of the renal cortex composed of glomeruli and proximal tubules.
Cortical labyrinth
anatomical unit of the kidney composed of the medullary pyramid and the overlying cortex.
Lobe (renal)
anatomical subunit of a renal lobe that is centered on a single medullary ray.
Lobule (renal)
Collections of renal tubules coursing from the renal cortex to the medulla and centered around a collecting duct.
Medulla rays
process by fluid and molecules selectively pass across the glomerular filtration barrier
Ultrafiltration (renal)
cup-like structures receiving urine from the collecting ducts where it passes on to the renal pelvis and ureter
Calyces
arteriole carrying blood from the glomerulus to the capillary beds around the convoluted tubules and loop of Henle; portion of the portal system
Efferent arteriole
tuft of capillaries surrounded by Bowman’s capsule; filters the blood based on size
Glomerulus
functional units of the kidney that carry out all filtration and modification to produce urine; consist of renal corpuscles, proximal and distal convoluted tubules, and descending and ascending loops of Henle; drain into collecting ducts
Nephrons
inner region of kidney containing the renal pyramids
Medulla
second capillary bed of the renal portal system; surround the proximal and distal convoluted tubules; associated with the vasa recta
Peritubular capillaries
extensions of the renal cortex into the renal medulla; separates the renal pyramids; contains blood vessels and connective tissues
renal columns
outer part of kidney containing all of the nephrons; some nephrons have loops of Henle extending into the medulla
Renal cortex
adipose tissue between the renal fascia and the renal capsule that provides protective cushioning to the kidney
Renal fat pad
recessed medial area of the kidney through which the renal artery, renal vein, ureters, lymphatics, and nerves pass
Renal hilum
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medullary area of the renal pyramids where collecting ducts empty urine into the minor calyces
Renal papillae
six to eight cone-shaped tissues in the medulla of the kidney containing collecting ducts and the loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons
Renal pyramids
Two bean-shaped about the size of an adult fist.
Kidneys
Kidneys sit in the back between?
T12 and L3 vertebrae
CT present in capsule of kidney
dense irregular
What do you call the capsule covering the kidney which is a shock-absorbing layer of adipose tissue? It is encompassed by a tough renal fascia.
Renal fat pad
serve to firmly anchor the kidneys to the posterior abdominal wall in the retroperitoneal position
Fascia