Renal lobe
Renal Lobe
The Renal Lobe is a portion of the kidney that is visibly distinguishable from the rest of the organ. It is a significant part of the kidney's anatomy and plays a crucial role in the organ's function.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "Renal" is derived from the Latin word "renes," meaning kidneys, and "Lobe" comes from the Greek word "lobos," meaning a portion or segment.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Each renal lobe consists of a renal pyramid and the accompanying renal cortex area. The renal pyramid, also known as the Malpighian pyramid, is a conical or triangular part of the kidney's medulla. The renal cortex, on the other hand, is the outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the renal lobe is to filter blood and produce urine. This process involves several steps, including filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion, which take place in the different parts of the renal lobe.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Renal Capsule: The tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney and covered in a thick layer of perinephric adipose tissue.
- Renal Cortex: The outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla.
- Renal Medulla: The innermost part of the kidney, split up into a number of sections, known as the renal pyramids.
- Renal Pyramid: Cone-shaped tissues of the kidney that are located in between the renal columns.
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