THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -A minor calyx surrounds the renal papillae of each pyramid and collects urine from that pyramid. Several minor calyces converge to form a major calyx. From the major calyces, the urine flows into the renal pelvis; and from there, it flows into the ureter.

Detailed explanation-2: -* Several minor calyces unite to form a major calyx. In turn, the major calyces join to form the funnel-shaped renal pelvis. * The renal pelvis collects urine from the calyces and transports it to the ureter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each kidney contains two or three major calyces and several minor calyces. The papillary ducts of one renal papilla drains into a minor calyx. As minor calyces join together, they form a major calyx.

Detailed explanation-4: -structure of human kidney 12 smaller cuplike cavities, the minor calyxes, into which the renal papillae project.