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. 



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Fig. 79.— The Kidney. 



A. Fissure through which the vessels enter and the ureter passe."? out. 

 1. 2. 3. 4. Surface of kii-luey. 



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

 suprarenal capsule, the use of which is not ascertained. 



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Fig. 80.— Transverse Section of Kidney. 



0. Pelvis. 



1. 2. Ureter. 



8. 3. Pnidlke or coiios. 



4. 4. 4. 4. Tubular portion. 



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



