Hilum
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A hilum formerly called a hilus, can refer to:
- Hilum (anatomy)Hilum (anatomy)In human anatomy, the hilum is a depression or fissure where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter an organ.-Examples of hila:* Hilum of kidney, admits the renal artery, vein, ureter, and nerves...
, part of an organ where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter- Hilum of kidneyHilum of kidneyThe renal hilum or renal pedicle of the kidney is the recessed central fissure. 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...
- Splenic hilumSplenic hilumThe Splenic hilum is a location on the surface of the spleen.It is the point of attachment for the gastrosplenic ligament, and the point of insertion for the splenic artery and splenic vein.Structures that enter the hilum are:* Splenic artery...
- Hilum of lungHilum of lungAbove and behind the cardiac impression is a triangular depression named the hilum, where the structures which form the root of the lung enter and leave the viscus. These include the pulmonary artery, superiormost on the left lung, the superior and inferior pulmonary veins, lymphatic vessels and...
- Hilum of lymph nodeHilum of lymph nodeThe Hilum of lymph node is the concave portion of the lymph node where the efferent vessels exit....
- Hilum of kidney
- Hilum (biology)Hilum (biology)In botany, the hilum is a scar or mark left on a seed coat by the former attachment to the ovary wall or to the funiculus...
, a scar on a seed or spore created by detachment