Lab Practical 3 Human Kidney Model Flashcards
1
Q
the brown outside layer of the kidney
A
renal capsule
2
Q
the outside thick edge of the muscle of the kidney
A
renal cortex
3
Q
the space/region in the middle of the kidney where the pyramids are
A
renal medulla
4
Q
the cone-shaped muscles in the kidney
A
renal pyramid
5
Q
the pointy end of the pyramid
A
renal papilla
6
Q
the part of the medulla that is not the pyramids
A
renal column
7
Q
the opening in the kidney where everything enters and exits
A
renal hilum
8
Q
individual space at the bottom of each papilla
A
minor calyx
9
Q
where all of the minor calyx merge into to the kidney
A
major calyx
10
Q
the big flesh tube coming out of the kidney, when it is big and still shrinking
A
renal pelvis
11
Q
the big flesh tube coming out of the kidney, when it is a consistent size
A
ureter
