Tags: Anatomical Structure, Vein.

The straight venules of kidney are branches from the plexuses at the apices of the medullary pyramids formed by the terminations of the vasa recta. They run outward in a straight course between the tubes of the medullary substance and joining as above stated the interlobular veins form venous arcades; these in turn unite and form veins which pass along the sides of the renal pyramids.The straight venules contains fenestrated capillaries.

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