Major Calices (Anterior Part; Right) Structure/Morphology
The major calices are tubular chambers formed by the merging of two or more minor calices. The major calices are lined with smooth muscles, which helps to propel urine distally.
Related parts of the anatomy
Major Calices (Anterior Part; Right) Key Features/Anatomical Relations
There are usually two or three major calices per kidney (Standring, 2016). The major calices are located closer to the renal hilum in comparison to the minor calices.
Major Calices (Anterior Part; Right) Function
The major calices drain the excreted urine into the large singular renal pelvis.
Major Calices (Anterior Part; Right) List of Clinical Correlates
—Kidney stones
Major Calices (Anterior Part; Right) References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41 edn.: Elsevier Limited.
