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Renal medulla

Note these features of the renal medulla, in contrast with the renal cortex.

renal cortex

 

 

 

The larger tubules in this image are collecting ducts.  The smaller tubules are loops of Henle.  Click on the thumbnail at left for higher magnification.

To compare medullary tubules in longitudinal section, click on one of the thumbnails at right.

 

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SIUC / School of Medicine / Anatomy / David King

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Last updated:  29 May 2022 / dgk