<P> The renal capsule is a tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney , and covered in a layer of perirenal fat known as the adipose capsule of kidney . The adipose capsule is sometimes included in the structure of the renal capsule . It provides some protection from trauma and damage . The renal capsule is surrounded by the renal fascia . Overlying the renal fascia and between this and the transverse fascia is a region of pararenal fat . </P>
<P> The renal capsule is a tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney , and covered in a layer of perirenal fat known as the adipose capsule of kidney . The adipose capsule is sometimes included in the structure of the renal capsule . It provides some protection from trauma and damage . The renal capsule is surrounded by the renal fascia . Overlying the renal fascia and between this and the transverse fascia is a region of pararenal fat . </P>
the outermost layer of the kidney is called the
the outermost layer of the kidney is called the
renal capsule
renal capsule