renal glomerulus

glomerular capillary tuft

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 vertebrate kidney[GO].

Type Bone
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name glomerular capillary tuft
FMA ID 15624

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the renal glomerulus?
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 vertebrate kidney[GO].
What is the Latin name for the renal glomerulus?
The Latin name for the renal glomerulus is glomerular capillary tuft.

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