Duct of Bellini
the Duct of Bellini:
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| Duct of Bellini | |
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| File:Duct of Bellini diagram.jpg Diagram of the Duct of Bellini | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Ureteric bud |
| System | Urinary system |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ductus Bellini |
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| TH | {{#property:P1694}} |
| TE | {{#property:P1693}} |
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| Anatomical terminology [[[d:Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 865: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|edit on Wikidata]]] | |
The Duct of Bellini, also known as Bellini's duct or excretory duct, is a part of the urinary system in the human body. It is named after the Italian anatomist Lorenzo Bellini who first described it in the 17th century.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Duct of Bellini is the final part of the urinary system where urine is transported from the kidney to the ureter. It is formed from the convergence of several collecting ducts.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the Duct of Bellini is to transport urine from the renal papilla to the minor calyx in the kidney.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Abnormalities in the Duct of Bellini can lead to various health conditions, such as renal papillary necrosis and kidney stones.
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