THE KIDNEYS 



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being enclosed in a membranous capsule. Each cone is contained within a 

 cup-like pouch of the pelvis, which is called a calyx. 



Fig. 79.— The Kidney. 



A. Fissure through which the vessels enter and the ureter passe.*; out. 

 1. 2. 3. 4. Surface of kidney. 



At the anterior extremity of each kidney is a small body called the 

 suprarenal capsule, the use of which is not ascertained. 



Fig. 80.— Transvekse Section of Kidney. 



n. Pelvis. 



1. 2. Ureter. 



3. 3. PnpillK or conrs. 



4. 4. 4. 4. Tubular portion. 



5. 5. 5. 5. External cortical portion. 



K K 



