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What is the fibrous capsule?
What is the fibrous capsule?
Where is the perirenal fat capsule located?
Where is the perirenal fat capsule located?
Between the fibrous capsule and renal fascia.
What is the renal fascia?
What is the renal fascia?
It is found between the perirenal and pararenal fat capsules.
What does the renal cortex refer to?
What does the renal cortex refer to?
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What are medullary pyramids?
What are medullary pyramids?
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What are cortical columns?
What are cortical columns?
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Where is the perarenal fat capsule located?
Where is the perarenal fat capsule located?
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What is the papilla in the context of the kidney?
What is the papilla in the context of the kidney?
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What is a minor calyx?
What is a minor calyx?
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What is a major calyx?
What is a major calyx?
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What function does the renal pelvis serve?
What function does the renal pelvis serve?
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What is the role of the ureter?
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Study Notes
Kidney Anatomy Overview
- Fibrous Capsule: Tough dense connective tissue layer encasing the kidney, providing shape and preventing infection spread.
- Perirenal Fat Capsule: Fatty layer positioned between the fibrous capsule and renal fascia, offering cushioning and protection.
- Renal Fascia: Connective tissue layer situated between perirenal and pararenal fat capsules, providing structural support.
Kidney Structure
- Renal Cortex: The outer layer of the kidney, involved in filtration and the formation of urine.
- Medullary Pyramids: Conical structures residing within the renal cortex, playing a crucial role in urine collection.
- Cortical Columns: Extensions of the renal cortex located between the medullary pyramids, contributing to kidney architecture.
Urinary Collection System
- Papilla: The apex of each renal pyramid, where urine is released into the collecting system.
- Minor Calyx: Small collecting cup that gathers urine from the papilla of each pyramid.
- Major Calyx: Larger collection cup receiving urine from multiple minor calyces, aiding in urine drainage.
- Renal Pelvis: The funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from major calyces before it flows into the ureter.
- Ureter: Tubular structure that transports urine from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder for storage.
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