Now notice that the distal convolute connects the thick ascending loop of Henley to our collecting duct. And just like the proximal convoluted tubial, this section here lies within the renal cortex of the kidney. The distal convolute also is located within the renal cortex of the kidney. So the renal cortex is simply the outer portion of our kidney. Now if we zoom in on the distal convoluted tubule, we basically get the following diagram. So this is a cross section of our distal convoluted tubule.