Loop of Henle - ț̢
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.
Synonyms : Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle, Descending Limb of Loop of Henle, Henle Loop