What is the outermost layer of the kidney?
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The question is asking about the anatomical structure of the kidney, specifically inquiring about its outermost layer.
Answer
renal fascia
The outermost layer of the kidney is called the renal fascia.
Answer for screen readers
The outermost layer of the kidney is called the renal fascia.
More Information
The renal fascia is a tough layer of connective tissue that anchors the kidney in place. Inside of it, there is the adipose capsule and then the renal capsule.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the renal capsule as the outermost layer, while it is instead the innermost layer directly covering the kidney.
Sources
- The outermost layer of the kidney is called - Vedantu - vedantu.com
- Kidney Structure - Courses.lumenlearning.com - courses.lumenlearning.com
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