Anatomy

Loop of Henle

The U-shaped portion of the renal tubule in the KIDNEY MEDULLA, consisting of a descending limb and an ascending limb. It is situated between the PROXIMAL KIDNEY TUBULE and the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULE.

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Abstract

The U-shaped portion of the renal tubule in the KIDNEY MEDULLA, consisting of a descending limb and an ascending limb. It is situated between the PROXIMAL KIDNEY TUBULE and the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULE.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Henle Loop
  • Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
  • Descending Limb of Loop of Henle

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(73); was see under KIDNEY TUBULES 1973-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Kidney Tubules (1966-1972)

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Tree Number

  1. A05w.810w.453w.736w.560.610w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Loop of Henle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008138. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008138
  2. Loop of Henle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_of_Henle
  3. Loop of Henle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1813955