glomerular capsule (Bowman's capsule)

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Introduction

Cup-like sac enclosing renal glomerulus. Bowman's space between parietal & visceral layers of Bowman's capsule collects urinary filtrate from glomerulus & empties into proximal convoluted tubule.

Parietal layer:

Visceral layer:

More general terms

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