What anchors the kidney to the abdominal wall?
A) the peritoneal cavity
B) renal fascia
C) perinephric fat
D) fibrous capsule
B
Explanation:
A) The kidneys lie outside of the peritoneal cavity.
C) The perinephric fat envelopes the kidney for protection.
D) The fibrous capsule protects the kidney from trauma and infection.
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