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thick ascending limb of loop of Henle

ascending thick limb

The distal sub-portion of the ascending loop of Henle which is lined by simple cuboidal epithelium and enters the renal cortex to empty a hypotonic filtrate into the distal convoluted tubule.

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Type Organ
Nom latin ascending thick limb
FMA ID 17722

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle?

The distal sub-portion of the ascending loop of Henle which is lined by simple cuboidal epithelium and enters the renal cortex to empty a hypotonic filtrate into the distal convoluted tubule.

What is the Latin name for the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle?

The Latin name for the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle is ascending thick limb.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:17722 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001291 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — thick ascending limb of loop of Henle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.