Interlobular Veins of Kidney Quick Facts
The interlobular veins are veins that collect blood from the capillary network of the renal cortex and empty into the arcuate veins (Dorland, 2011).
Related parts of the anatomy
Interlobular Veins of Kidney Structure and/or Key Features
Interlobular veins receive blood from both the venous ends of peritubular capillaries and straight arterioles. Stellate veins are responsible for draining the most superficial zones of the renal cortex. Interlobular veins receive some straight arterioles as they travel towards the corticomedullary junction before ending in arcuate veins.
Interlobular Veins of Kidney Function
Interlobular veins are responsible for the collection of blood that has circulated the kidneys.
Interlobular Veins of Kidney References
Dorland, W. (2011) Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 32nd edn. Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier Saunders.