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6857480068adipose capsuleFatty mass aroundtge kodneys that holds them in place0
6857480069adrenal glandsEndocrine gland that sits on top of the kidneys and produces epinephrine and nonrepinephrine1
6857480070renal capsuleFibrous transparent membrane that encloses kidneys2
6857480071HilusMedical indention of the kidneys where blood vessels, nerves and the ureters enter/leave3
6857480072Renal medullaDistinct middle region of kidney that is dark red brown4
6857480073Renal cortexDistinct outer region that is lightest in color5
6857700571medullary pyramidsStriped and triangular area with the tips pointing towards the pelvis6
6857700572renal columnsLightly stained tissue between pyramids7
6857700573renal pelvisDistinct inner region that drains the calcyes and is continuous with the ureter8
6857700574CalcyesCup shaped area that collects urine at the base of the pyramid9
6857700575Bowmans capsuleCup shaped enlargement at the beginning of the renal tubule that surround the glomerus10
6857700576Renal tubuleStructure of nephron, sir of urine production11
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