Click to open. The basic kidney is composed of an outer cortex containing glomeruli and tubules, and an inner medulla containing tubules and collecting ducts. These drain into the ureter, via the renal pelvis. This illustrates the histological appearance of the cortex of a normal kidney. Glomeruli are rounded, surrounded by a clear space, Bowman's space, and enclosed by Bowman's capsule.
Vessels are also present.
A glomerular tuft in its Bowman's capsule is seen surrounded by tubules. This is part of the medulla with normal collecting ducts . . .