Capsula fibrosa

Fibrous sheath covering the surface of parenchymatous organs (e.g. kidneys, spleen). It grows firmly at the point of entry of veins and nerves. It provides mechanical protection and support to the organs.

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Bibliography

• ČIHÁK, Radomír. Anatomie 1. 2. edition. Praha : Grada Publishing, a.s., 2008. 516 pp. vol. 1. ISBN 80-7169-970-5.