Descending limb of loop of Henle
Within the nephron of the kidney, the descending limb of loop of Henle is the portion of the renal tubule constituting the first part of the loop of Henle.
| Descending limb of loop of Henle | |
|---|---|
Scheme of renal tubule and its vascular supply. (Labeled at center left.) | |
Nephron ion flow diagram | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | pars descendens ansae nephricae |
| FMA | 17719 17705, 17719 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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