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Kidney- structure

Kidney- structure, renal fascia & vasculature

Kidney- structure, renal fascia & vasculature STRUCTURE OF KIDNEY Parenchyma of the kidney is divided into two major structures: Outer renal cortex and Inner renal medulla The medulla comprises about 10 renal pyramids. Their apices form renal papillaewhich indent the minor calyces. The cortex is divided into two parts: Cortical arches or cortical lobules, which form caps over the bases of the pyramids. Renal columns, which […]

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