Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

The Kidneys

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

The Kidneys

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Multiple Choice

The __________ cushions the kidney and helps attach it to the posterior body wall.

fibrous capsule

renal pelvis

ureter

perirenal fat capsule

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Understand the anatomy of the kidney and its surrounding structures. The kidney is located in the retroperitoneal space, meaning it is behind the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Identify the layers surrounding the kidney. From the innermost to the outermost, these are the fibrous capsule, perirenal fat capsule, and renal fascia.

The fibrous capsule is a tough layer that directly covers the kidney, providing protection against trauma and infection.

The perirenal fat capsule, also known as perinephric fat, is a layer of adipose tissue that surrounds the fibrous capsule. It acts as a cushion to protect the kidney from physical shocks and helps to anchor it to the posterior abdominal wall.

The renal fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that encases the perirenal fat and helps secure the kidney in place. Understanding these layers helps in identifying the perirenal fat capsule as the structure that cushions the kidney and aids in its attachment to the posterior body wall.