ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Each kidney is held in place by connective tissue, called renal fascia, and is surrounded by a thick layer of adipose tissue, called perirenal fat, which helps to protect it. A tough, fibrous, connective tissue renal capsule closely envelopes each kidney and provides support for the soft tissue that is inside.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gerota’s fascia (anterior renal fascia) is thin connective tissue (collagen) that surrounds your kidneys and adrenal glands. This tissue joins with posterior renal fascia to separate your kidneys from your other organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds each kidney.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bowman’s capsule is known by other names, including the glomerular capsule, the Malpighian capsule and the renal corpuscular capsule. Bowman’s space also has other names, including glomerular capsule space, filtration space and urinary space.