Renal sinus
Cavity within the kidney
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The renal sinus is a cavity within the kidney which is occupied by the renal pelvis, renal calyces, blood vessels, nerves and fat. The renal hilum extends into a large cavity within the kidney occupied by the renal vessels, minor renal calyces, major renal calyces, renal pelvis and some adipose tissue.[1]
| Renal sinus | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| System | Urinary system |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | sinus renalis |
| TA98 | A08.1.01.005 |
| TA2 | 3362 |
| FMA | 15611 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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Renal sinus
Renal sinus
