Which anatomical feature helps support the kidneys and maintains their position?

Gerota's fascia, also known as renal fascia, plays a crucial role in supporting the kidneys and maintaining their positional stability within the abdominal cavity. This connective tissue structure surrounds the renal capsula and helps anchor the kidneys to the surrounding structures, ensuring that they remain in their anatomical location despite movements of the body or changes in posture.

While the renal capsule provides a protective layer around each kidney, it does not contribute to the overall position in relation to other abdominal organs. The peritoneum, a membrane lining the abdominal cavity, does provide some support but is not specifically tailored to the kidneys' positioning. Adipose tissue does surround the kidneys and offers some cushioning and protection, but it does not have the same structural role as Gerota's fascia in maintaining the position of the kidneys.