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The adipose capsule attaches the kidneys to the retroperitoneum. It is also known as the perinephric fat or perineal fat.

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What attaches the kidneys to the retroperitoneum?

the abdominal walls


What organ does the renal artery attached to?

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What is the prefix of the word retroperitoneum?

The prefix of the word retroperitoneum is "retro-," which means behind, backwards, or on the other side.


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The kidney is located behind the abdominal cavity in the retroperitoneum.


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What does it mean when Portions of the disc of the retroperitoneum are unremarkable?

Unremarkable means there was nothing unusual about them.


Do the size of kidneys decrease with time?

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