Duct of bellini
the Duct of Bellini:
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| Diagram of a kidney, with the Duct of Bellini labeled at the bottom. | |
| Latin | ductus Bellini |
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| Precursor | Ureteric bud |
| System | Urinary system |
| Location | Kidney |
The Duct of Bellini, also known as the papillary duct, is a component of the urinary system. It is found in the kidney, where it carries urine from the collecting duct system to the renal pelvis.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Duct of Bellini is the final part of the urinary system's filtration pathway. It is located in the renal medulla, specifically in the renal papilla. Each kidney contains several hundred of these ducts.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the Duct of Bellini is to transport urine from the collecting duct system to the renal pelvis, from where it is passed to the ureter and then to the bladder.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the Duct of Bellini can lead to various kidney diseases, including renal papillary necrosis and kidney stones.
History[edit | edit source]
The Duct of Bellini was named after the Italian anatomist Lorenzo Bellini.
See also[edit | edit source]
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