pararenal fat

corpus adiposum pararenale

The paranephric body (or paranephric fat or pararenal fat) is collection of adipose tissue located superficial to the renal fascia. The perirenal fat, or adipose capsule of kidney, is deep to the renal fascia but superficial to the renal capsule.

Type Organ
Parent Structure adipose tissue
Latin Name corpus adiposum pararenale
FMA ID 20503

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pararenal fat?
The paranephric body (or paranephric fat or pararenal fat) is collection of adipose tissue located superficial to the renal fascia. The perirenal fat, or adipose capsule of kidney, is deep to the renal fascia but superficial to the renal capsule.
What is the Latin name for the pararenal fat?
The Latin name for the pararenal fat is corpus adiposum pararenale.

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