Macroscopic Kidney Anatomy Flashcards
What is A?
Arcuate Blood Vessels
A component of blood supply to the
What is B?
Minor calyx
Surrounds the renal papillae of each pyramid and collects urine from that pyramid
What is C?
Major calyx
Cavities in which urine collects before it flows on into the urinary bladder.
What is D?
Renal Pelvis
Acts as a funnel, collecting the urine produced in the kidney and leading to a central “stem”, the ureter.
What is E?
Pyramid
What is F?
Papilla
Providing a conduit for the urinary filtrate to reach the ureter.
What is G?
Renal column
Helps the renal cortex to be better anchored.
What is H?
Cortex
Provides a space for arterioles and venules from the renal artery and vein, as well as the glomerular capillaries, to perfuse the nephrons of the kidney.
What is I?
Cortical blood vessels
What is J?
Interlobar blood vessels
What is K?
Renal vein
What is L?
Renal nerve
What is M?
Renal artery
What is N?
Medulla
What is O?
Ureter
Carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
What is P?
Capsule
Thin membranous sheath that covers the outer surface of each kidney
