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proximal tubule

kidney proximal tubule

In mammals, the proximal tubule is a nephron tubule that connects Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle. It has a brush border epithelial morphology[GO].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure renal cortex tubule
Latin Name kidney proximal tubule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proximal tubule?

In mammals, the proximal tubule is a nephron tubule that connects Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle. It has a brush border epithelial morphology[GO].

What is the Latin name for the proximal tubule?

The Latin name for the proximal tubule is kidney proximal tubule.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0004134 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — proximal tubule Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.