mesonephric glomerulus

glomerulus

The mesonephric glomerulus is a capillary tuft which forms a close network with the visceral epithelium (podocytes) and the mesangium to form the filtration barrier and is surrounded by Bowman's capsule in nephrons of the mature vertebrate kidney, or mesonephros[GO].

Type Bone
Parent Structure renal glomerulus
Latin Name glomerulus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mesonephric glomerulus?
The mesonephric glomerulus is a capillary tuft which forms a close network with the visceral epithelium (podocytes) and the mesangium to form the filtration barrier and is surrounded by Bowman's capsule in nephrons of the mature vertebrate kidney, or mesonephros[GO].
What is the Latin name for the mesonephric glomerulus?
The Latin name for the mesonephric glomerulus is glomerulus.

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