Renal calyx
Renal Calyx
The Renal Calyx (pronounced: REE-nal KAY-liks) is a significant part of the urinary system in the human body.
Etymology
The term 'Renal Calyx' is derived from the Latin word 'Renalis' meaning 'kidney' and the Greek word 'Kalyx' meaning 'husk' or 'pod'.
Definition
The Renal Calyx is a tube-like structure in the kidney that aids in the process of urine formation. It is the initial segment of the duct system that transports urine from the kidney to the ureter and then to the bladder for excretion.
Function
The primary function of the Renal Calyx is to collect urine produced by the kidney and funnel it into the renal pelvis and ureter. There are two types of renal calyces: the minor calyx and the major calyx. The minor calyx surrounds the renal papillae and collects urine directly from the output of the nephrons, the functional units of the kidney. Several minor calyces converge to form a major calyx, which in turn drains into the renal pelvis and then the ureter.
Related Terms
- Kidney: The organ in which the Renal Calyx is located.
- Urine: The waste product that the Renal Calyx helps to transport.
- Ureter: The tube that carries urine from the Renal Calyx to the bladder.
- Bladder: The organ that stores urine until it is excreted.
- Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney, which produces urine.
- Renal Pelvis: The structure into which the major calyces drain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Renal calyx
- Wikipedia's article - Renal calyx
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