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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Anterior_and_posterior_renal_fascia.jpg|thumb|Anterior_and_posterior_renal_fascia.jpg]] '''Renal fascia'''<br />
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The '''renal fascia''' is a layer of connective tissue encapsulating the [[kidneys]] and the [[adrenal glands]]. It plays a crucial role in anchoring these organs to the surrounding structures and maintaining their position within the [[retroperitoneal space]].<br />
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==Anatomy==<br />
The renal fascia is divided into two distinct layers:<br />
* The anterior layer, also known as '''Gerota's fascia'''.<br />
* The posterior layer, also known as '''Zuckerkandl's fascia'''.<br />
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These layers are continuous with each other laterally and merge with the [[transversalis fascia]] and the [[psoas fascia]].<br />
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===Gerota's Fascia===<br />
Gerota's fascia is the anterior layer of the renal fascia. It extends from the [[diaphragm]] to the [[pelvis]], enveloping the [[kidneys]] and the [[adrenal glands]]. It is named after the Romanian anatomist [[Dimitrie Gerota]].<br />
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===Zuckerkandl's Fascia===<br />
Zuckerkandl's fascia is the posterior layer of the renal fascia. It is named after the Austrian anatomist [[Emil Zuckerkandl]]. This layer is closely associated with the [[quadratus lumborum muscle]] and the [[psoas major muscle]].<br />
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==Function==<br />
The primary function of the renal fascia is to provide support and maintain the position of the [[kidneys]] and [[adrenal glands]] within the [[retroperitoneal space]]. It also acts as a barrier, limiting the spread of infections and malignancies from the [[kidneys]] to other parts of the [[abdomen]].<br />
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==Clinical Significance==<br />
The renal fascia is of significant clinical importance. It can be involved in various pathological conditions such as:<br />
* [[Perinephric abscess]]: An infection that can spread within the confines of the renal fascia.<br />
* [[Renal cell carcinoma]]: The spread of this type of cancer can be limited by the renal fascia.<br />
* [[Nephroptosis]]: A condition where the [[kidney]] descends more than normal due to a laxity in the renal fascia.<br />
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==Related Structures==<br />
* [[Perirenal fat]]: The fat surrounding the [[kidneys]] within the renal fascia.<br />
* [[Pararenal fat]]: The fat located outside the renal fascia.<br />
* [[Renal capsule]]: The fibrous covering of the [[kidney]] itself, lying beneath the renal fascia.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Kidney]]<br />
* [[Adrenal gland]]<br />
* [[Retroperitoneal space]]<br />
* [[Transversalis fascia]]<br />
* [[Psoas major muscle]]<br />
* [[Quadratus lumborum muscle]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Anatomy]]<br />
[[Category:Kidney]]<br />
[[Category:Connective tissue]]<br />
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