MeSH definition : The U-shaped portion of the renal tubule in the KIDNEY MEDULLA, consisting of a descending
limb and an ascending limb. It is situated between the PROXIMAL KIDNEY TUBULE and
the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULE.;
MeSH synonym : henle loop;
DeCS synonym : Nephronic Loop; Ansa Nephroni;
MeSH hyponym : descending limb of loop of henle; ascending limb of loop of henle;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop of Henle;
The U-shaped portion of the renal tubule in the KIDNEY MEDULLA, consisting of a descending
limb and an ascending limb. It is situated between the PROXIMAL KIDNEY TUBULE and
the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULE.