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Which kidney is slightly superior to the other
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Left Kidney
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A directional term meaning posterior to the serous layer or parietal peritoneum lining the abdominal cavity
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Retroperitoneal
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The deepest layer of dense irregular connective tissue used to help protect the kidney from damage
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Renal Capsule
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Middle Shock absorber layer of the kidney
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Adipose Capsule
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The most superficial layer which is a thin layer of dense irregular connective tissue that helps hold the kidney against the abdominal wall
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Renal Fascia
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The Hilus is located at this indentation called the _____
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Medial border
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The indentation on the medial border of the kidney where the renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter kidney
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Hilus (hilum)
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Shafts of cortical tissue that extend from the cortex to the middle of the kidney
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Renal columns
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"middle" of the kidney
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Renal Medulla
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Cone-shaped structures of the kidneys
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Renal Pyramids
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Narrow end of Renal Pyramids
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Renal Papilla
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This receives the urine from the papilla in route to the ureters.....bunches of these form what?
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Renal Calyx (Minor then Major) / Renal Pelvis
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Combination of a renal pyramid, renal cortex, renal pyramid, and 1/2 renal columns on each side is called a ___
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Renal Lobe
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Functional unit of kidney found within the pyramids
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Nephrons
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Filtrate passes through the ______-
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Collecting Ducts
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