where are the adrenal glands located
The human body normally* includes. adrenal glands. They are located immediately anterior to the kidneys, and are encased in a connective tissue capsule that is usually partially buried in an island of fat. The adrenal glands lie beneath the peritoneum (that is, they are  retroperitoneal ). * In some circumstances (e.g. in the cases of certain types of tumours), one or more of the adrenal glands may be surgically removed.