Anterior layer of renal fascia

Lamina anterior fasciae renalis

  • Synonym: Anterior perirenal fascia
  • Eponym: Gerota’s fascia

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The anterior layer of renal fascia (Gerota’s fascia) is carried medialward in front of the kidney and its vessels, and is continuous over the aorta with the corresponding layer of the opposite side.

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