| Descending limb of loop of Henle | |
|---|---|
 Scheme of renal tubule and its vascular supply. (Labeled at center left.) | |
 Nephron ion flow diagram | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | pars descendens ansae nephricae |
| FMA | 17719 17705, 17719 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Within the nephron of the kidney, the descending limb of loop of Henle is the portion of the renal tubule constituting the first part of the loop of Henle.