Vasculature Anatomy Of The Kidneys Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Oxygenated blood travels through…
A
The renal arteries, enters the renal hilum, then into segmental branches and then to the interlobar arteries. Branches of to arcuate arteries.
Arcuate branches into interlobular arteries, and into afferent arterioles, which carry blood into the glomerulus.
2
Q
Interlobar arteries branch into
A
Arcuate arteries
3
Q
Renal veins
A
Exit kidney at the hilum.
Connects to lateral aspect of IVC
4
Q
Left renal vein
A
Travels across abd.
Between SMA and aorta
Longer than R renal vein
5
Q
Right renal artery
A
Travels posterior to IVC
Longer than L renal vein
6
Q
Renal arteries
A
Branches of the aorta.
Located just below the SMA
