Interlobar veins

Interlobar veins are veins in the kidney that receive blood from the renal cortex. They are part of the renal circulation system, which is responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products. The interlobar veins are located between the renal pyramids in the medulla of the kidney and drain into the arcuate veins.

Etymology

The term "interlobar" comes from the Latin words "inter", meaning between, and "lobar", referring to the lobes of the kidney. The term "vein" comes from the Latin word "vena", which means blood vessel.

Structure

Interlobar veins are located in the renal medulla, between the renal pyramids. They receive blood from the afferent arterioles that have been filtered by the glomerulus and the Bowman's capsule. The blood then flows into the arcuate veins, which are located at the base of the renal pyramids.

Function

The main function of the interlobar veins is to carry deoxygenated blood and waste products away from the renal cortex. This is part of the process of urine production, where waste products are filtered out of the blood and excreted from the body.

Clinical significance

Abnormalities in the interlobar veins can lead to various kidney diseases. For example, renal vein thrombosis can occur if a blood clot forms in the interlobar veins. This can lead to kidney damage and, in severe cases, kidney failure.

See also

• Renal circulation
• Renal vein
• Renal artery
• Kidney

References

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