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Renal lobeRenal lobe - Definition
It is the kidney section comprising of a renal pyramid and a renal cortex atop. This urinary structure can be viewed without a microscope in humans. Without a microscope, it is difficult to view the structure in animals. This is because the lobe contains many renal lobules that are invisible to the naked eye.
The structure is known as “lobi renales” in Latin. Renal lobe - Appearance
The structure looks like a single pyramid enwrapped by cortex.
Renal lobe - Location
It is located within the kidney.
Renal lobe - Pictures
The following images show the appearance of this kidney section.
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