Kidney Tubules, Distal

**Definition:** The portion of renal tubule that begins from the enlarged segment of the ascending limb of the LOOP OF HENLE. It reenters the KIDNEY CORTEX and forms the convoluted segments of the distal tubule.

**Tree numbers:** - A05.810.453.736.560.540

**Synonyms:** - Distal Kidney Tubule - Distal Renal Tubule