The renal hilum or renal pedicle is the recessed central fissure of the kidney where its vessels, nerves and ureter pass.

The medial border of the kidney is concave in the center and convex toward either extremity; it is directed forward and a little downward.

Its central part presents a deep longitudinal fissure, bounded by prominent overhanging anterior and posterior lips.

This fissure is a hilum that transmits the vessels, nerves, and ureter.

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