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nictitating membrane

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A fold of the mucous membrane of the conjunctiva in many animals. At rest, it is hidden in the medial canthus. It can extend to cover part or all of the cornea to help clean the cornea.

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Tipo Organ
Estructura principal eyelid
Nombre latino haw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nictitating membrane?

A fold of the mucous membrane of the conjunctiva in many animals. At rest, it is hidden in the medial canthus. It can extend to cover part or all of the cornea to help clean the cornea.

What is the Latin name for the nictitating membrane?

The Latin name for the nictitating membrane is haw.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0010207 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — nictitating membrane Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.