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What is the function of the fat cushion that surrounds the kidneys in life?
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∙ 14y ago
It's a fat pad to essentially protect the kidney from harm and damage, seeing as the kidney is not fully protected by the rib cage.
-Josef Valotirov, MD
The fat deposits (perirenal fat capsules) and the fibrous renal fascia surround the kidneys and hold them in a retroperitoneal position.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe function for the fat cushion is mainly protection, though there are a few other functions. Without the fat cushions, your kidneys would be more exposed to danger.
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∙ 13y agoto protect it since it is not protected by the rib cage
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∙ 14y agoIt holds the kidneys in place.
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What is the function of fat cushion that surrounds the kidneys in life?
To protect it from injury.
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Fat surrounds the kidneys to help protect and insulate them. For example, if you were to get punched in the kidney and didn't have the fat there, then you would injure them worse than if the fat was there.
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