Anatomy - Pig Kidney Structures to Know
D. Sillman - Biology 129 - Penn State New Kensington     

External Structures

Hilum

Ureter

Renal capsule (not visible)

Renal artery

Renal vein (not visible)

 

Coronal Section    (Click to view image)

Renal cortex

Renal medulla

Renal pyramids

Renal columns

Renal papillae

Minor calyx

Major calyx

Renal pelvis