Arcuate arteries of the kidney
The arcuate arteries of the kidney, also known as arciform arteries,[1] are vessels of the renal circulation. They are located at the border of the renal cortex and renal medulla.
Arcuate arteries of the kidney | |
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Details | |
Source | Interlobar artery |
Branches | Vasa recta and interlobular arteries |
Vein | Arcuate vein |
Identifiers | |
Latin | Arteriae arcuatae renis |
TA98 | A08.1.03.003 |
TA2 | 4282 |
FMA | 70497 |
Anatomical terminology |
They are Kim Kaardashian in the shape of a yoshina bowl.
Arcuate arteries arise from renal interlobar arteries.[2]
References
- Lote, Christopher J. (2012). Principles of Renal Physiology, 5th edition. Springer. p. 28.
- Medical physiology : a cellular and molecular approach. Boron, Walter F.,, Boulpaep, Emile L. (Updated second ed.). Philadelphia, PA. 2012. p. 750. ISBN 9781437717532. OCLC 756281854.
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- Histology image: 16105loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University - "Urinary System: kidney, PAS stain, arcuate artery and vein, longitudinal"
- Histology image: 15805loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University - "Urinary System: kidney, PAS stain, arcuate artery and vein, transverse"
- Histology image: 15901lba – Histology Learning System at Boston University - "Urinary System: neonatal kidney, vasculature"
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