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It holds the kidney in place and provides protection.

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What is perirenal fat capsule?

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.


Name the protective capsule that covers a kidney?

The perirenal fat capsule.


What is the protective capsule that covers a kidney?

perirenal fat


What protects kidney?

Its The Perirenal Capsule look it up!!!


What are the three layers of the kidney tissues?

from interior to exterior: fibrous capsule, perirenal fat capsule and renal fascia. :)


What protect the kidney?

Your kidneys are protected by ribs and fat.


How are the kidney protected?

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


What is the outer most layers of the kidney?

renal fascia (outer layer), perirenal fat capsule, fibrous capsule (inner layer)


Membrane around outer surface of kidney?

The renal capsule is an inner fibrous membrane that surrounds the kidney and prevents infections from entering the kidney.


What is the innermost connective tissue layer protecting the kidney and assisting in staving off infection?

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


What is the smooth muscle membrane tightly adherent to the kidney surface?

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.


Where is the perirenal fat located in the kidney?

It's a well-defined layer of fat around the kidney, which is distinct from both the intraperitoenal fat anteriorly and the pararenal fat posterolaterally.