Kidney anatomy, artwork C016 / 8945

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Kidney anatomy, artwork C016 / 8945

Kidney anatomy, artwork. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and excrete it as urine. The kidney consists of an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The medulla is divided into regions called the renal pyramids. Each renal pyramid drains into a renal papilla (yellow). The renal papillae merge to form the ureter (yellow, bottom), which carries the urine to the bladder. Blood is carried to the kidney by the renal artery and away from it by the renal vein

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Media ID 9245175

© RUSSELL KIGHTLEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Cortex Excretion Excretory Kidney Medulla Nitrogenous Waste Papillae Pyramids Renal Renal Artery Renal Pelvis Renal Vein Ureter Urinary System Artery Blood Vessel Renal Papilla Section Sectioned

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate anatomy of a kidney, beautifully illustrated by Russell Kightley. The kidneys play a vital role in our excretory system, filtering waste from the blood and eliminating it as urine. In this artwork, we can observe the outer cortex and inner medulla that make up this remarkable organ. The medulla is further divided into distinct regions known as renal pyramids, which are clearly visible in this image. Each pyramid drains into a renal papilla, depicted here in yellow. These renal papillae then merge together to form the ureter at the bottom of the illustration. The ureter serves as a conduit for carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder. To sustain its functionality, blood is transported to and away from the kidney through specialized blood vessels – specifically, via the renal artery and renal vein respectively – both highlighted within this artwork. This detailed depiction not only emphasizes key anatomical structures but also underscores their importance within our biological framework. By shedding light on such complex systems like these urinary organs, we gain a deeper understanding of how our bodies function on an internal level.

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