Descending thin limb

Definition

The descending thin limb is a part of the loop of Henle situated just after the proximal straight tubule (S3). It extends to the tip of the loop of Henle[GO].

Also known as descending thin limb of loop of Henle, loop of Henle descending thin limb, loop of Henle thin descending limb, pars descendens (tubulus attenuatus), thin descending limb — per UBERON

The Descending thin limb is a part of the Urinary.