Renal: Page 3 of 7

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Remember that the kidneys are retro peritoneal. The two diagrams show the relationship of the kidneys to other organs of the abdomen, both retroperitoneal and interperitoneal.

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Also consider that the kidneys are encased in their own fascia.

?	If the kidney were injured and bled, where would the blood collect?
In the perinephric fat encased by the renal fascia.