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The internal structure of the kidney is divided into two main areas... a light outer area called the renal cortex, and a darker inner area called the renal medulla. Within the medulla there are eight (8) or more cone-shaped sections known as renal pyramids.
Where are my kidneys? The kidneys are small bean-shaped organs approximately 6cm wide and 12cm long and consist of two main layers-an inner layer called the medulla and an outer layer called the cortex. Most people have two kidneys that are situated at the back of the abdomen on either side of the spine.here are my kidneys? The kidneys are small bean-shaped organs approximately 6cm wide and 12cm long and consist of two main layers-an inner layer called the medulla and an outer layer called the cortex. Most people have two kidneys that are situated at the back of the abdomen on either side of the spine.