A Renal Pelvis is present in the central part of the kidney, which accumulates the urine and funnels it into the ureter. It lies in the posterior aspect of the renal hilum and is surrounded by fat and blood vessels. It is a triangular structure composed of 2 to 3 major calyces or 7 to 11 minor calyces.
Renal Hilum - An Important Structure of the Kidney
The renal hilum is the site for entry and exit of the structures that support the kidney. Read the article to know more about renal hilum.
