submucosa

organ submucosa

A layer of dense irregular connective tissue that lines organs and supports the mucosa, as well as joins the mucosa to the bulk of underlying smooth muscle. [WP,unvetted].

種類 Muscle
親構造 organ component layer
ラテン語名 organ submucosa
FMA ID 85391

よくある質問

What is the submucosa and where is it found?
The submucosa is a layer of dense irregular connective tissue found beneath the mucosa in hollow organs throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, and urinary bladder. It provides structural support and connects the mucosa to the underlying muscle layers.
What structures are found within the submucosa?
The submucosa contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerve fibers (including Meissner's plexus in the gut), and in some regions, glands. In the small intestine, Brunner's glands are located in the submucosa and secrete alkaline mucus.
What is the role of the submucosa in intestinal function?
In the intestines, the submucosa houses Meissner's submucosal nerve plexus, which regulates local secretion and blood flow. It also provides the structural scaffold through which nutrients absorbed by the mucosa access the circulatory and lymphatic systems.

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