The structure of the kidney is embedded in a mass of fat

The capsule and fat are surrounded by a

Fibrous tissue connecting the kidney to the posterior abdominal wall

Medial indentation where renal blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic vessels, and ureter enter and exit the kidney

Outer layer of the kidney

contains the glomeruli, most of the proximal tubules, and some segments of the distal tubule

Forms the inner part of the kidney

Consists of regions called the pyramids

site of urine formation

provides structure and anchoring

consists of blood vessels

Urine leaves the renal pyramids through the

The apexes of the _____ projects into minor calyces that unite to form major calyces

The major calyces join to form the _______ which connects with the proximal end of the ureter

Most common kidney stone is a ______ stone (80%)

Risk of kidney stone increases with

Renal pain is felt in the loin and frequently radiates _________ and ________ into the groin

What does renal pain result from

proximal and distal tubules and the loop of Henle function

Urine leave the the renal pelvis and enters the: (Riggs' practice quiz)

Urine leave the renal pyramid via which structure? (Riggs' practice quiz)

Which two structures are useful in defining the costovertebral angle? (Riggs' practice quiz)

The medial indentation where renal blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic vessels, and ureter enter and exit the kidney is called the: (Riggs' practice quiz)

At what site is primary urine filtrate formed? (Rigg's practice quiz)

Blood enters the kidney via which structure? (Riggs' practice quiz)