Three layers of tissue surround each kidney. They are, in order from innermost (deepest) to outermost (most superficial):
1) renal capsule
2) visceral peritoneum (serosa)
3) adipose capsule
4) renal fascia
A) 1, 3, 4
B) 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 3, 2
D) 4, 3, 1

Question

Three layers of tissue surround each kidney. They are, in order from innermost (deepest) to outermost (most superficial): 
1) renal capsule
2) visceral peritoneum (serosa)
3) adipose capsule
4) renal fascia
A) 1, 3, 4
B) 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 3, 2
D) 4, 3, 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct order from innermost to outermost is: 1) renal capsule, 3) adipose capsule, and 4) renal fascia. The visceral peritoneum is not part of the kidney's surrounding tissue layers.

Three Layers of Tissue Surround Each Kidney