MICROANATOMY

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: -Bowman’s capsule is located in the renal cortex, part of your kidney. The kidneys are located below your ribcage and behind your belly. Usually, there is one kidney on either side of your spine. The kidneys reside between your intestines and diaphragm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The outermost layer of the kidney is called renal fascia which consists of a fat layer known as the adipose capsule and inner to the adipose capsule a fibrous layer of connective tissue is formed which is known as a renal capsule.