loop of Henle: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Facts

Also Known As	nephronic loop • Henle’s loop

Photos

Anatomical diagram of a kidney section showing the nephron structure, including the renal corpuscle, convoluted tubules, loop of Henle, collecting tubule, and associated blood vessels such as arterioles, capillaries, and veins. Labels identify key parts of the nephron and its vascular system within the renal cortex and medulla.

See All Images →

Topics

renal tubule renal collecting tubule

Dig Deeper: More Articles That Discuss This Topic

renal system: Reabsorption from the loop of Henle