- Cortical lobule
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Cortical lobule Latin lobuli corticales renis Artery Interlobular arteries Vein Interlobular veins A cortical lobule (or renal lobule) is a part of a renal lobe. It consists of the nephrons grouped around a single medullary ray, and draining into a single collecting duct.
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Anatomy: urinary system (TA A08, TH H3.06, GA 11.1215) Abdomen LayersRenal fascia • Renal capsule • Renal cortex (Renal column) • Renal medulla (Renal sinus, Renal pyramids, medullary interstitium) • Renal lobe • Cortical lobule • Medullary ray • NephronRenal tubuleFiltrationPelvis Apex • Uvula • Neck • Median umbilical ligament • Muscular layer (Trigone • Detrusor) • Mucosa • SubmucosaCategories:- Genitourinary system stubs
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