Term Name: | straight venules of kidney |
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Synonyms: | venae rectae, venulae rectae, venulae rectae renis, venulae recti |
Definition: | The straight venules of kidney are branches from the plexuses at the apices of the medullary pyramids, formed by the terminations of the arteriae rectae. They run outward in a straight course between the tubes of the medullary substance, and joining, as above stated, the interlobular veins, form venous arcades; these in turn unite and form veins which pass along the sides of the pyramids. Contains fenestrated capillaries. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0010181] |