collecting duct of renal tubule

arcuate renal tubule

The collecting duct is a portion of the nephron through which water flows, moving passively down its concentration gradient.

Type Organ
Parent Structure excretory tube
Latin Name arcuate renal tubule
FMA ID 15628

Sub-structures

inner medullary collecting duct Organ mesonephric collecting duct Organ metanephric collecting duct Organ outer medullary collecting duct Organ papillary duct Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the collecting duct of renal tubule?
The collecting duct is a portion of the nephron through which water flows, moving passively down its concentration gradient.
What is the Latin name for the collecting duct of renal tubule?
The Latin name for the collecting duct of renal tubule is arcuate renal tubule.

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