episcleral layer of eyeball

episclera

The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera. It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule. A vascular plexus is found between the conjunctiva and the sclera consisting of two layers of vessels, the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels.

Tipo Nerve
Nombre latino episclera
FMA ID 58362

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What is the episcleral layer of eyeball?
The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera. It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule. A vascular plexus is found between the conjunctiva and the sclera consisting of two layers of vessels, the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vess
What is the Latin name for the episcleral layer of eyeball?
The Latin name for the episcleral layer of eyeball is episclera.

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