0147-00 Giant Kidney Model

0147-00  Deluxe Kidney Three times life-size, this vinyl-plastic model of the left kidney is parasagitally sectioned over three-fourths of its anterior surface.  Illustrated in deep relief are: the renal artery and vein a portion of the ureter, cortex medulla pyramids pelvis major and minor calyces internal blood supply Nephrons are detailed in contrasting colors with the distal and proximal convoluted tubules somewhat simplified for clarity. Several loops of Henle with glomeruli are also detailed in relief. 34 hand-numbered features are identified in the accompanying key Measurements: 14x8x5 inches (36x20x13 cm). 1. Superior extremity 2. Inferior extremity 3. Internal border 4. External border 5. Hilum 6. Cortex 7. Medulla 8. Pyramid 9. Base of pyramid 10. Renal papilla 11. Columns of Bertini 12. Cortical capillary plexus 13. Glomeruli (renal corpuscles) 14. Proximal convoluted tubule 15. Ascending loop of Henle 16. Descending loop of Henle 17. Distal convoluted tubule 18. Colle