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Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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, 21:17, 14 January 2010→Divisions of the Kidney
* These can then be divided into a renal pyramid and the piece of cortex above it
* These can then be divided into a renal pyramid and the piece of cortex above it
* Renal Pyramids are important descriptor of part of the kidney.
* Renal Pyramids are important descriptor of part of the kidney.
**These structures are visible grossly are the region of the medulla which appears triangular in cross section. They are actually cone shaped and the pointed part which faces towards the renal pelvis is termed the apex and the part against the cortex the base.
**These structures are visible grossly and are the region of the medulla which appears triangular in cross section. They are actually cone shaped and the pointed part which faces towards the renal pelvis is termed the apex and the part against the cortex the base.
* They can also be subdivided into [[WikiWords#Urinary Section| renal lobules]] comprising of [[The Nephron - Anatomy & Physiology| nephrons]], [[WikiWords#Urinary Section| a medullary ray]] and [[Microscopic Anatomy of the Nephron - Anatomy & Physiology#Collecting Duct| a collecting duct]].
* They can also be subdivided into [[WikiWords#Urinary Section| renal lobules]] comprising of [[The Nephron - Anatomy & Physiology| nephrons]], [[WikiWords#Urinary Section| a medullary ray]] and [[Microscopic Anatomy of the Nephron - Anatomy & Physiology#Collecting Duct| a collecting duct]].