Kidney ataomy functions

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Renal capsule

-fibrous capsule that lines each kidney

-protects from trauma and infection

-transparent layer

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Renal tissue of kidney is divided into two zones

-medulla

-cortex

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Renal cortex

-outer region

-extensions of the cortext form form the renal columns that divide medulla into 6-10 regions

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Renal medulla

-deep in the cortex

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Renal columns

Divides medulla into renal pyramids

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Renal pyramids

-Triangular regions of tissues in the medulla

-form urine

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Renal pelvis

-funnel

-shaped part of ureters

-calyx

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Calyx

-cup shaped structures that funnel urine from pyramids into renal pelvis

-minor/major calyx