Renal sinus

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.

Renal sinus
Details
SystemUrinary system
Identifiers
LatinSinus renalis
TAA08.1.01.005
FMA15611
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