blood vessel internal elastic membrane

inner elastic lamina

A layer of elastic tissue that forms the outermost part of the tunica intima of blood vessels.

Type Vessel
Latin Name inner elastic lamina
FMA ID 68205

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the blood vessel internal elastic membrane?
A layer of elastic tissue that forms the outermost part of the tunica intima of blood vessels.
What is the Latin name for the blood vessel internal elastic membrane?
The Latin name for the blood vessel internal elastic membrane is inner elastic lamina.

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