Kidney Vascular Anatomy
Path of Blood Within Kidney
This video provides a detailed exploration of the kidney’s vascular anatomy, emphasizing the path of blood from its entry through the renal artery to its exit via the renal vein. It explains the intricate process of blood filtration within the kidneys, starting from the major branch of the abdominal aorta, the renal artery, which enters the kidney at the hilum.
This artery delivers oxygen-rich blood, essential for the kidney’s filtration and metabolic activities, directly to the organ. The renal artery branches into smaller arteries and arterioles, distributing blood throughout the kidney, especially to the cortex where the majority of nephrons are located.
Each afferent arteriole brings blood to a single nephron, the kidney’s basic functional unit, initiating the filtration process in the glomerulus within Bowman’s capsule.
This video is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.