URINARY SYSTEM
general information including a quiz
view unlabeled models from lab
view labeled models from lab
transitional epithelium
interactive urinary system

microanatomy of the kidney

microanatomy of renal tubules

microanatomy of renal capsule, cortex and medulla

pig kidney (labeled)

kidney function animation

THE GLOMERULUS
The renal corpuscle is composed of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. To the right, in black and white, is a renal corpuscle.
This is a glomerulus located in the cortex of the kidney.  Surrounding the glomerulus is Bowman's space.  To the outside of Bowman's space is Bowman's capsule.