medullary ray (Ferrein pyramid)
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Introduction
The center of the renal lobule, which has the shape of a small, steep pyramid.
- consists of straight tubular parts
- may be either ascending or descending limbs of the loop of Henle or collecting tubules.
More general terms
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.