Segmental arteries of kidney
- Segmental arteries of kidney
Infobox Artery
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The segmental arteries are branches of the renal arteries.
There are five named segmental arteries: [ [http://www.portfolio.mvm.ed.ac.uk/studentwebs/session5/37/ALBL_kidney.htm The Kidney ] ]
* superior [Dorlands|a_61|12155975]
* inferior [Dorlands|a_61|12155930]
* anterior
** anterior superior [Dorlands|a_61|12155921]
** anterior inferior [Dorlands|a_61|12155912]
* posterior [Dorlands|a_61|12155966]
References
External links
* [http://www.biology.eku.edu/RITCHISO/kidneyarteries.jpgDiagram at eku.edu]
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