Cortical lobule
Encyclopedia
A cortical lobule is a part of a renal lobe
. It consists of the nephrons grouped around a single medullary ray
, and draining into a single collecting duct.
Renal lobe
The renal lobe is a portion of a kidney consisting of a renal pyramid and the renal cortex above it. It is visible without a microscope, though it is easier to see in humans than in other animals....
. It consists of the nephrons grouped around a single medullary ray
Medullary ray (anatomy)
In anatomy, the medullary ray is the middle part of the cortical lobule or renal lobule, consisting of a group of straight tubes to the collecting ducts.Their name is potentially misleading -- the "medullary" refers to their destination, not their location...
, and draining into a single collecting duct.