Glomerular capsule

System Urinary
SNOMED CT 361331000

Glomerular capsule

Definition

A cup-like sac at the expanded beginning of a tubular component of a nephron that contains the glomerulus.

Also known as Bowman's capsule, Bowmans capsule, capsula glomerularis, renal glomerular capsule — per UBERON

The Glomerular capsule is a part of the Urinary.

Also identified as