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capsule of lens

capsula lentis

The elastic, clear, membrane-like structure, that is outer most layer of the lens.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure ectoderm-derived structure
Latin Name capsula lentis
FMA ID 58881

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capsule of lens?

The elastic, clear, membrane-like structure, that is outer most layer of the lens.

What is the Latin name for the capsule of lens?

The Latin name for the capsule of lens is capsula lentis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:58881 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001804 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — capsule of lens Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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