Kidney Tubules, Collecting

**Definition:** Straight tubes commencing in the radiate part of the kidney cortex where they receive the curved ends of the distal convoluted tubules. In the medulla the collecting tubules of each pyramid converge to join a central tube (duct of Bellini) which opens on the summit of the papilla.

**Tree numbers:** - A05.810.453.736.560.510

**Synonyms:** - Kidney Collecting Ducts - Kidney Collecting Duct