Renal capsule
The renal capsule is a tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney and covered in a layer of perirenal fat known as the adipose capsule of kidney. The adipose capsule is sometimes included in the structure of the renal capsule. It provides some protection from trauma and damage. The renal capsule is surrounded by the renal fascia. Overlying the renal fascia and between this and the transverse fascia is a region of pararenal fat.
| Renal capsule | |
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The kidney capsule surrounds both kidneys, and is labelled at the bottom right. | |
Cross-section, showing the positioning of the kidney capsule | |
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| Latin | capsula fibrosa renis |
| FMA | 66610 |
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