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renal pelvis

kidney pelvis

A funnel shaped proximal portion of the ureter that is formed by convergence of the major calices [MP].

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Type Organ
Body System Urinary
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name kidney pelvis
FMA ID 15575

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the renal pelvis?

A funnel shaped proximal portion of the ureter that is formed by convergence of the major calices [MP].

What body system is the renal pelvis part of?

The renal pelvis is part of the Urinary.

What is the Latin name for the renal pelvis?

The Latin name for the renal pelvis is kidney pelvis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:15575 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001224 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — renal pelvis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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