PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Your kidneys are organs in your body that help to keep it working like your heart, lungs and liver. Most people have two kidneys, tucked away under your ribcage at the back. They lie on either side of the spine or back bone and are protected by the ribs and layer of fat to cushion the back muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The renal sinus is a compartment inside your kidney that uses fat to cushion important parts like the renal pelvis, lymphatic channels, calyces and renal artery.