perforating radiate arteries (of kidney)

perforating radiate arteries (of kidney)

[TA]

continuations of the cortical radiate arteries that perforate the capsule of the kidney and contribute to the capsular vascular plexus.
See also: cortical radiate arteries.

Synonym(s): arteriae perforantes radiatae (renis) [TA]

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