KidneysandSuprarenalGlands
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RenalFasciae
Lung
Liver
Bare area of liver
Peritoneum
Right kidney
Right colic (hepatic) flexure
Fibrous capsule of kidney
Anterior and posterior
layers of renal (Gerota’s) fascia
Sagittal section through right kidney
and lumbar region demonstrates
vertical disposition of renal fascia
Iliac crest
Quadratus lumborum muscle
Transversalis fascia
12th rib
Diaphragm
Perirenal fat
Suprarenal gland
Diaphragmatic fascia
(continuation of
transversalis fascia)
Pararenal fat
(retroperitoneal)
Costodiaphragmatic
recess
Transverse section through 2nd
lumbar vertebra demonstrates
horizontal disposition of renal fascia
Quadratus lumborum muscle
Liver
Right colic (hepatic) flexure
Right kidney
Duodenum
Duodenojejunal flexure
Superior mesenteric
vein and artery
Abdominal
aorta
Inferior
vena cava
Left renal vein and artery
Left kidney
Peritoneum
Descending
colon
Transversalis
fascia
Pararenal fat
(retroperitoneal)
Perirenal fat
Fibrous capsule of kidney
Anterior and posterior
layers of renal (Gerota’s) fascia
Psoas major muscle and fascia
Crura of diaphragm
