Kidney Dissection

Question 0

Deep to the cortex, a darker, reddish-brown color. It is segregated into triangular regions that have striped, or striated appearance

Answer 0

Medullary region (medullary pyramids)

Question 1

The superficial kidney region, which is lighter in color

Answer 1

Kidney cortex

Question 2

Areas of tissue that are more like the cortex in appearance, which segregate and dip inward between the pyramids

Answer 2

Renal columns

Question 3

Extending inward from the hilum; a relatively flat, basin like cavity they is continuous with the ureter

Answer 3

Renal pelvis

Question 4

Finger like extensions of the pelvis should be visible. The larger extensions are called _____ _____; subdivisions of these are _____ _____

Answer 4

Major calyces, minor calyces