| Renal lobe | |
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| Renal lobe (not labeled) consists of a pyramid (item #1) and cortex immediately above it. |
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| Latin | lobi renales |
| Artery | Interlobar arteries |
| Vein | Interlobar veins |
The renal lobe is a portion of a kidney consisting of a renal pyramid and the renal cortex above it. [1]
It is visible without a microscope, though it is easier to see in humans than in animals.
It is comprised of many renal lobules, which are not visible without a microscope.
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