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Renal hilum

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The renal hilum is the entrance gateway located on the inner concave surface of the kidney through which the renal artery enters, and the renal vein and ureter exit. It serves as a crucial passage for blood vessels, nerves, and the ureter to access or leave the kidney.

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