Renal fascia

System Musculoskeletal

Renal fascia

Definition

A fascial pouch derived from extraperitoneal connective tissue that contains the kidneys, the suprarenal glands, the renal vessels and perirenal fat.

Also known as fascia of Zuckerkandl, gerota's capsule, gerota's fascia — per UBERON

The Renal fascia is a part of the Musculoskeletal.