It holds the kidney in place and provides protection.
The perirenal fat capsule is a layer of adipose tissue that surrounds the kidneys and provides cushioning and protection. It also helps to anchor the kidneys in place within the abdominal cavity.
The perirenal fat capsule.
perirenal fat
Its The Perirenal Capsule look it up!!!
from interior to exterior: fibrous capsule, perirenal fat capsule and renal fascia. :)
Your kidneys are protected by ribs and fat.
each kidney is protected by 3 outer layers 1) the renal fascia - a tough external coat of fibrous connective tissue 2) the adipose capsule - a layer of fatty tissue 3) the renal capsule - another fibrous layer
The protective layers of renal tissue, from the layer next to the kidney to the most outer layer, include the renal capsule, which is a thin fibrous layer directly covering the kidney. Outside the renal capsule is the perirenal fat, providing cushioning and insulation. Beyond the perirenal fat is the renal fascia, a connective tissue layer that anchors the kidney to surrounding structures. Finally, the most outer layer is the pararenal fat, which surrounds the renal fascia and further protects the kidney.
renal fascia (outer layer), perirenal fat capsule, fibrous capsule (inner layer)
The renal capsule is an inner fibrous membrane that surrounds the kidney and prevents infections from entering the kidney.
The fiberous capsule. The perirenal fat capsule and the renal fascia don't (so far as I am aware, anyway) specificly protect the kidney from infection.renal fascia
The smooth muscle membrane tightly adherent to the kidney surface is the renal capsule. It is a tough fibrous layer that surrounds and protects the kidney.