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A juxtamedullary nephron is a type of nephron found only in birds and mammals. Medullary refers to the renal medulla while the juxta (Latin: near) refers to the relative position of the renal corpuscle which in these nephrons is near the medulla. In other words a juxtamedullary nephron is one where the renal corpuscle is close to the medulla and the proximal convoluted tubule and its associated loop of Henle occur at a deep position compared to most other nephrons.
