Fibrous Capsule of Kidney (Posterior; Left) Structure/Morphology
A thin fibrous capsule composed of collagen rich tissue with some elastic and smooth muscle fibers encloses each kidney. Each fibrous capsule is surrounded by renal fascia and a layer of perirenal fat, known as the adipose capsule of the kidney.
Related parts of the anatomy
Fibrous Capsule of Kidney (Posterior; Left) Function
The tough fibrous capsule of the kidney helps to protect the kidney from injury and supports the kidney mass. Additionally, it plays a role in restricting volume changes of the kidney in response to increases in blood pressure (Pocock, Richards and Richards, 2013).
Fibrous Capsule of Kidney (Posterior; Left) References
Pocock, G., Richards, C. D. & Richards, D. A. (2013) Human Physiology, 4 edition. OUP Oxford.
