Renal Fasciae Anatomy
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, Respiratory 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 respiratory
diaphragm.
