Kidney Dissection Flashcards
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Deep to the cortex, a darker, reddish-brown color. It is segregated into triangular regions that have striped, or striated appearance
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Medullary region (medullary pyramids)
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The superficial kidney region, which is lighter in color
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Kidney cortex
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Areas of tissue that are more like the cortex in appearance, which segregate and dip inward between the pyramids
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Renal columns
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Extending inward from the hilum; a relatively flat, basin like cavity they is continuous with the ureter
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Renal pelvis
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Finger like extensions of the pelvis should be visible. The larger extensions are called _____ _____; subdivisions of these are _____ _____
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Major calyces, minor calyces
