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Descemet's membrane

Descemet membrane

A transparent homogeneous acellular layer found between the substantia propria and the endothelial layer of the cornea[MP].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure basement membrane of epithelium
Latin Name Descemet membrane
FMA ID 58309

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Descemet's membrane?

A transparent homogeneous acellular layer found between the substantia propria and the endothelial layer of the cornea[MP].

What is the Latin name for the Descemet's membrane?

The Latin name for the Descemet's membrane is Descemet membrane.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:58309 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0004367 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — Descemet's membrane Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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