Proximal convoluted tubule
System
Urinary
SNOMED CT
362220008
Proximal convoluted tubule
Definition
The proximal convoluted tubule is the most proximal portion of the proximal tubule and extends from the glomerular capsule to the proximal straight tubule.
Also known as proximal convoluted renal tubule, tubulus contortus proximalis — per UBERON
The Proximal convoluted tubule is a part of the Urinary.