ANATOMY OF THE KIDNEY- Internal structures of the kidney Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 major areas of the internal structure of the kidneys?
A
Cortex and medulla
2
Q
What comprises much of the medullary tissue?
A
Renal pyramids
3
Q
What are cortical-like tissue that dips into the medulla
and are located between the pyramids?
A
Renal columns
4
Q
What is a cuplike structure located beneath each renal papilla?
A
Calyx
5
Q
What is the purpose of the Calyx?
A
to collect urine
6
Q
What does the Calyx join together to form ?
A
renal pelvis
7
Q
What narrows as it exits the kidney to become the ureter?
A
Renal pelvis
8
Q
The Renal pelvis narrows as it exits the kidney to become what?
A
ureter
