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	~~'''~~Interlobular arteries''' are a group of [[blood vessels]] that supply [[oxygen]] and nutrients to the [[renal cortex]], a part of the [[kidney]]. They are part of the [[renal circulation]], which is responsible for the filtration and excretion of waste products from the blood.		== Interlobular Arteries ==

	~~==Etymology==~~		[[File:Gray1128.png\|thumb\|right\|Diagram of the kidney showing interlobular arteries.]]
	~~The term "interlobular" is derived from the Latin words "inter", meaning "between", and "lobulus", meaning "a small lobe"~~. ~~The term "artery" comes from~~ the ~~Greek word "arteria", which means "windpipe, artery"~~.

	~~==Structure==~~		The '''interlobular arteries''' are small branches of the [[renal artery]] that play a crucial role in the blood supply to the [[kidney]]. These arteries are essential for the proper functioning of the kidney, as they deliver oxygenated blood to the [[nephrons]], the functional units of the kidney.
	~~Interlobular~~ arteries are ~~located between the renal lobules, which are structural units~~ of ~~the kidney. They branch off from~~ the [[~~arcuate arteries~~]]~~, which run along~~ the ~~border between the renal cortex and~~ the [[~~renal medulla~~]]. ~~From there~~, they ~~extend towards~~ the ~~renal capsule~~, the ~~outermost layer~~ of the kidney.

	==~~Function~~==		=== Anatomy ===
	The main function of the interlobular arteries is to carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the renal cortex. They also play a crucial role in the filtration of blood, as they supply the [[glomeruli]], the tiny filters in the kidneys where waste products are removed from the blood.

	~~==Clinical significance==~~		The interlobular arteries arise from the [[arcuate arteries]], which are located at the border between the [[renal cortex]] and the [[renal medulla]]. As the arcuate arteries arch over the base of the renal pyramids, they give off several interlobular arteries that extend into the cortex.
	~~Damage to the~~ interlobular arteries ~~can lead to~~ [[~~renal ischemia~~]], ~~a condition characterized by a lack of blood flow to~~ the ~~kidneys. This can result in kidney damage~~ and~~, in severe cases,~~ [[renal ~~failure~~]].

	==Related ~~terms~~==		The interlobular arteries run radially through the cortex towards the surface of the kidney. As they ascend, they give off numerous branches called [[afferent arterioles]], which supply blood to the [[glomeruli]]. The glomeruli are networks of capillaries where the filtration of blood takes place, initiating the process of urine formation.
	* [[Renal ~~circulation~~]]
			=== Function ===

			The primary function of the interlobular arteries is to supply blood to the nephrons. Each interlobular artery serves a specific region of the renal cortex, ensuring that all parts of the kidney receive an adequate blood supply. The blood delivered by these arteries is rich in oxygen and nutrients, which are vital for the metabolic activities of the renal cells.

			After passing through the glomeruli, the blood exits via the [[efferent arterioles]], which then form a network of capillaries known as the [[peritubular capillaries]] and the [[vasa recta]]. These capillaries are involved in the reabsorption and secretion processes that occur in the nephron.

			=== Clinical Significance ===

			The interlobular arteries can be affected by various pathological conditions. For instance, in [[hypertension]], the walls of these arteries may thicken, leading to reduced blood flow to the nephrons and potentially causing [[renal ischemia]]. In severe cases, this can contribute to the development of [[chronic kidney disease]].

			Additionally, diseases such as [[atherosclerosis]] can lead to the narrowing or blockage of the interlobular arteries, further compromising renal function. Understanding the anatomy and function of these arteries is crucial for diagnosing and managing renal vascular diseases.

			== Related Pages ==

			* [[Renal artery]]
			* [[Arcuate arteries]]
			* [[Afferent arterioles]]
			* [[Glomerulus]]
			* [[Nephron]]
	* [[Renal cortex]]		* [[Renal cortex]]
	* [[Renal medulla]]		* [[Renal medulla]]
	* [[Arcuate arteries]]
	* [[Glomeruli]]
	* [[Renal ischemia]]
	* [[Renal failure]]

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	~~[[Category:Kidney]]~~
	~~[[Category:Blood vessels]]~~

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'''Interlobular arteries''' are a group of [[blood vessels]] that supply [[oxygen]] and nutrients to the [[renal cortex]], a part of the [[kidney]]. They are part of the [[renal circulation]], which is responsible for the filtration and excretion of waste products from the blood.

==Etymology==
The term "interlobular" is derived from the Latin words "inter", meaning "between", and "lobulus", meaning "a small lobe". The term "artery" comes from the Greek word "arteria", which means "windpipe, artery".

==Structure==
Interlobular arteries are located between the renal lobules, which are structural units of the kidney. They branch off from the [[arcuate arteries]], which run along the border between the renal cortex and the [[renal medulla]]. From there, they extend towards the renal capsule, the outermost layer of the kidney.

==Function==
The main function of the interlobular arteries is to carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the renal cortex. They also play a crucial role in the filtration of blood, as they supply the [[glomeruli]], the tiny filters in the kidneys where waste products are removed from the blood.

==Clinical significance==
Damage to the interlobular arteries can lead to [[renal ischemia]], a condition characterized by a lack of blood flow to the kidneys. This can result in kidney damage and, in severe cases, [[renal failure]].

==Related terms==
* [[Renal circulation]]
* [[Renal cortex]]
* [[Renal medulla]]
* [[Arcuate arteries]]
* [[Glomeruli]]
* [[Renal ischemia]]
* [[Renal failure]]

[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Kidney]]
[[Category:Blood vessels]]

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