436 THE HORSE. 
BH are contained a multitude of minute red globular bodies, composed of 
a lexus of capillary vessels, and of a coil of tube in connexion with the 
Fia@. 56.—THE KIDNEY. 
A Fissure through which the vessels enter and the ureter passes out. 
1, 2. 3. 4. Surface of kidney. 
uriniferous tubuli, both being inclosed ina membranous capsule. Each 
ou 1s contained within a cup-like pouch of the pelvis, which is called a 
calvx. 
Fic. 6.—TRANSVERSE SECTION OF KIDNEY. 
a, Pelvis. 4. 4, 4. 4. Tubular Portion. 
1. 2. Ureter. 5. 5. 5. 5. External cortical portion, 
3. 3. Papille or cones. 
AT THE ANTERIOR extremity of each kidney is a small body called tne 
suprarenal capsule, the use of which is not ascertained. 
